Robotic sensing
Robotic sensing is a subarea of robotics science intended to give robots sensing capabilities, so that robots are more human-like.…
Carbon nanotube
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are allotropes of carbon with a cylindrical nanostructure. These cylindrical carbon molecules have unusual properties, which are…
Piezoelectric motor
A piezoelectric motor or piezo motor is a type of electric motor based on the change in shape of a…
Electroactive polymers
Electroactive polymers, or EAPs, are polymers that exhibit a change in size or shape when stimulated by an electric field.…
Shape-memory alloy
A shape-memory alloy (SMA, smart metal, memory metal, memory alloy, muscle wire, smart alloy) is an alloy that "remembers" its…
Artificial muscle
Artificial muscle is a generic term used for actuators, materials or devices that mimic natural muscle and can reversibly contract,…
Linear actuator
A linear actuator is an actuator that creates motion in a straight line, in contrast to the circular motion of…
Actuator
An actuator is a component of a machine that is responsible for moving and controlling a mechanism or system, for…
Energy storage
Energy storage is the capture of energy produced at one time for use at a later time. A device that…
Power supply
A power supply is an electrical device that supplies electric power to an electrical load. The primary function of a…