Kinematic analysis of a compliant microplatform

Julio Correa*, Carl Crane, Huikai Xie

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Abstract

Mechanisms formed by rigid elements are not suitable for applications at the microlevel due to manufacturing limitations. For the same reason, devices for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) are basically planar mechanisms. This paper addresses a microplatform able to move in the three dimensional space. It is formed by bimorph actuators connected to the central platform by compliant elements. The forward and reverse analyses for the microplatform are presented.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication32nd Mechanisms and Robotics Conference
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Pages331-338
Number of pages8
EditionPARTS A AND B
ISBN (Print)9780791843260
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes
EventASME 2008 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, IDETC/CIE2008 - Brooklyn, NY, United States
Duration: 3 Aug 20086 Aug 2008

Publication series

NameProceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference
NumberPARTS A AND B
Volume2

Conference

ConferenceASME 2008 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, IDETC/CIE2008
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBrooklyn, NY
Period3/08/086/08/08

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