Characterization of a micro-fabricated digital actuator array as a micro-factory conveyor device

In this paper we present the characterization of a digital actuator array (DAA), based on a 2×2 matrix of digital electromagnetic actuators, as a conveyor device towards a micro-factory application. A proposed conveyance principle of the DAA was experimentally applicated and validated. The displacem...

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Published in2019 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM) pp. 382 - 387
Main Authors Tisnes, S. Duque, Shi, Z., Petit, L., Prelle, C., Lamarque, F.
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 01.07.2019
Subjects
Actuators
Cavity resonators
collaborative actuation
conveyance system
Current measurement
digital actuation
discrete actuator
Electromagnetic forces
Force
Friction
MEMS array
micro-factory
Wires
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Summary:In this paper we present the characterization of a digital actuator array (DAA), based on a 2×2 matrix of digital electromagnetic actuators, as a conveyor device towards a micro-factory application. A proposed conveyance principle of the DAA was experimentally applicated and validated. The displacement of the conveyed object along one and two dimensions, the speed and the energy consumption reached by this DAA were characterized. Displacements from 38.3 μm up to 1181.9 μm were measured with a maximum speed of 1990.4 μm/s. Energy calculations showed an efficiency up to 282.5 μm/J and the 2 DOF capability of the DAA was experimentally demonstrated.
ISSN:2159-6255
DOI:10.1109/AIM.2019.8868756