Tele-operated system using shape memory alloys as actuators
Date of Publication
1994
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with Specialization in Computer Technology
College
College of Computer Studies
Department/Unit
Computer Technology
Abstract/Summary
The Tele-Operated System, or TOS, is basically a master-slave set-up. It is designed for the simple task of emulating the movements of the human arm, i.e. a robotic arm tries to imitate the movements of the arm of a person wearing the simulator, including picking and/or placing of small, light-weight objects at a distance from the human operator. The system is composed of five mainly integrated modules: the Human Arm Simulator, the Analog-to-Digital Converter, the Interface Card Unit, the Digital-to-Analog Converter, and the Robotic Arm. A special feature of the system includes the application of Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) wires, also called Muscle Wires, within the robotic arm module to serve as its actuators. The findings and product of this thesis shall conclusively give a greater awareness to users concerning the concept of tele-operated systems. A better perspective of the said system shall thereby be attained for the benefit of the users' knowledge. And hopefully, it shall open a wider range of applications for its use thereof.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU07884
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
70 numb. leaves
Keywords
Actuators; Computer systems; Robotics; Automatic control
Recommended Citation
Menor, C. P., Sanchez, K. S., Yang, C. C., & Yuson, P. J. (1994). Tele-operated system using shape memory alloys as actuators. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/16370