Abstract
Variable reluctance (VR) actuator has a simple and robust structure. VR actuator does not have a permanent magnet. It is low-cost; easy-to-manufacture, highly reliable, and can operate in hostile temperatures. However, it is inherently nonlinear, and is difficult to control and operate as a proportional device. With the advancement of digital signal processing and power electronic drives in recent years, VR actuators have redrawn research interests. The paper describes the investigation and development of a novel two-finger gripper using VR technology. A novel two-finger VR gripper is proposed and fabricated. Measurement and characterization of the actuator is carried out and a mathematical model of the actuator is constructed. Finally, model is simulated and it is verified with experimental results. The actuator exhibits pseudo-linear properties and it is suitable for position and force control applications. The results show that the proposed actuator is an ideal replacement for the higher-cost and less-robust permanent magnet actuators.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Conference Proceedings - IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition - APEC |
| Pages | 1116-1120 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2001 |
| Event | 16th Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition - Anaheim, CA, United States Duration: 4 Mar 2001 → 8 Mar 2001 |
Conference
| Conference | 16th Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Anaheim, CA |
| Period | 4/03/01 → 8/03/01 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering