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

Print

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

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