Shape Memory Alloys, Muscle Wires and Robotics

Antonio Flores-Galea, Benjamin C Lawson

ISBN 10: 1533285608 / ISBN 13: 9781533285607

Published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Shape Memory Alloys, Muscle Wires and Robotics
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1533285608
• ISBN 13: 9781533285607
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 15.24W x 0.53H x 22.86D centimeters 15.24 centimeters width by 0.53 centimeters height by 22.86 centimeters depth
• Weight: 136 grams

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Synopsis

Muscle wires, nitinol, Flexinol or -formally called- shape-memory alloys (SMA) present a huge demand today because of their high power/weight ratio. That means that, when combined with cheap, light-weighted batteries available in the market, they are the best choice for mobile robotics.This book is a thorough study of the state of the art about how this technology is used in robotics. It provides a full overview of the concepts as well as practical examples of implementation that can be performed in a university laboratory.The author, Benjamin C. Lawson, has focused on writing a book that comprises all the basic knowledge available about the technology, with an accessible and easy-to-read book, valid for students, professors, professional and even amateurs of robotics.