Sliding mode-based control of thin Shape Memory Alloy actuators using a spatial hysteresis approximation

• Published in: Mechatronics (Oxford) Vol. 40; pp. 115 - 127
• Main Authors: Kolyvas, Efthymios, Koveos, Yannis, Tzes, Anthony
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.12.2016
• Subjects: Local approximation; Multi-rate loop; Shape memory alloy; Tracking control; Local approximation; Shape memory alloy; Tracking control; Multi-rate loop

•A control method for thin-Shape Memory Alloy actuators is proposed.•The method is constructed by use of local approximates of hysteretic trajectories.•Robustness against deviations between true and estimated temperature is shown.•Robustness against delayed output feedback is demonstrated.•The metho...