Title :
Long travel ranges and accurate angular movement create new opportunities in biomedical manipulation systems
Author :
Zhelyaskov, Valentin ; Broderick, Mark ; Raphalovitz, Alexander ; Davies, Brian
Author_Institution :
Discovery Technol. Int., Sarasota, FL
Abstract :
A new class of unique linear and angular nanopositioners has been developed based on the novel properties of an advanced rotary piezoelectric motor. These new devices substantially improve positioning performance and open new possibilities for biomedical research studies
Keywords :
medical robotics; micromanipulators; nanopositioning; piezoelectric motors; angular nanopositioners; linear nanopositioners; rotary piezoelectric motor; surgical robots; Actuators; Biomedical measurements; Control systems; DC motors; Friction; Mechanical variables measurement; Micromotors; Microscopy; Nanopositioning; Piezoelectric transducers;
Journal_Title :
Circuits and Devices Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MCD.2006.307280
