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Stimuli-responsive Actuating Materials for Micro-robotics
- 1st Edition - February 23, 2024
- Authors: Kenneth K. W. Kwan, Alfonso H. W. Ngan
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 6 0 9 4 - 3
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 6 0 9 5 - 0
Stimuli-responsive Actuating Materials for Micro-robotics examines the latest stimuli-responsive actuating materials with high potential for applications in microrobotics. T… Read more
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Request a sales quoteStimuli-responsive Actuating Materials for Micro-robotics examines the latest stimuli-responsive actuating materials with high potential for applications in microrobotics. The material science, functionalities, performance, and synthesis of these materials are reviewed. Then, the common enabling technologies for material and signal integration such as 3/4D printing and interface engineering, and chemo-mechanics modeling of the materials are discussed. Finally, there is a chapter that looks at the prospects of materials for micro-robotics, including case studies for specific applications such as self-folding origami robots and robots for micro-surgery. This book is suitable for researchers and practitioners working in the subject areas of materials science and engineering.
- Examines high-performance stimuli-responsive actuating materials for micro-robotics applications
- Discusses common enabling technologies and micro-robotics device construction, with a focus on integration of materials
- Reviews the application prospects of material-driven micro-robots in micro-surgery and compact engineering
Materials Scientists and Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Robotics Engineers
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- About the authors
- Preface
- Chapter one. Introduction to stimuli-responsive actuating materials and micro-robotics
- Abstract
- 1.1 Overview
- 1.2 Piezoelectric ceramics as stimuli-responsive actuating materials
- 1.3 Man-made and natural prime movers
- 1.4 Materials-driven micro-robotics
- 1.5 Structure of this book
- Further reading
- Chapter two. Metal type actuating materials
- Abstract
- 2.1 Overview
- 2.2 Shape memory alloys (SMAs)
- 2.3 Nanoporous metals
- References
- Chapter three. Polymer type actuators
- Abstract
- 3.1 Overview
- 3.2 Electroactive (EAP) polymer actuators
- 3.3 Nonelectroactive polymer actuators
- 3.4 Polymer gels
- References
- Further reading
- Chapter four. Carbon-based actuating materials
- Abstract
- 4.1 Overview
- 4.2 Carbon nanotube actuators
- 4.3 Graphene-based actuators
- References
- Chapter five. New actuating material types
- Abstract
- 5.1 Overview
- 5.2 Transitional metal oxides/hydroxides (TMOs)
- 5.3 MXene-based composite films
- 5.4 Two-dimensional MoS2 actuators
- References
- Further reading
- Chapter six. Multiple-material systems
- Abstract
- 6.1 Overview
- 6.2 Material actuators driven by external systems
- 6.3 Hydraulically amplified self-healing electrostatic (HASEL) actuators
- References
- Chapter seven. Additional robotic functions beyond actuation
- Abstract
- 7.1 Overview
- 7.2 Multi-stimuli-multi-response material behaviors
- 7.3 Material systems for compact actuation and sensing
- 7.4 Energy generation
- References
- Chapter eight. Enabling methodologies
- Abstract
- 8.1 Overview
- 8.2 General fabrication processes
- 8.3 Special techniques for enhancing robotic functions
- 8.4 Chemo-mechanics analysis of actuators
- References
- Further reading
- Chapter nine. Robotic applications
- Abstract
- 9.1 Overview
- 9.2 Bionic robotic fish
- 9.3 Bionic robotic jellyfish
- 9.4 Micro- to millimeter-scaled swimming robots
- 9.5 Miniature flying robots
- 9.6 Terrestrial robots
- 9.7 Millimeter-scale delta robots and gripper robots
- 9.8 Soft grippers
- 9.9 Surgical devices
- References
- Chapter ten. Conclusions
- Abstract
- 10.1 Overview
- 10.2 Comparison of actuating materials
- 10.3 “Future robots need no motors”—future applications and perspectives
- Index
- No. of pages: 302
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: February 23, 2024
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443160943
- eBook ISBN: 9780443160950
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Kenneth K. W. Kwan
Kenneth K.W. Kwan is a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Hong Kong (HKU). His research interests include actuating materials for artificial muscles. He obtained his bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD degrees in mechanical engineering from HKU in 2010, 2011, and 2016, respectively.
Affiliations and expertise
University of Hong KongAN
Alfonso H. W. Ngan
Alfonso H.W. Ngan is Kingboard Professor in materials engineering and chair in materials science and engineering at HKU. He obtained his PhD degree from the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom in 1992, and carried out postdoctoral research work at the University of Oxford, before joining HKU in 1993. His research interests include nanomechanics, smart actuating materials, and microstructural basis of material properties. His research-related honors include Fellowship of the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences, Guanghua Engineering Science and Technology Prize by the Chinese Academy of Engineering, the Rosenhain Medal and Prize from the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, higher doctorate (DSc) from the University of Birmingham, and the Croucher Senior Research Fellowship.
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University of Hong KongRead Stimuli-responsive Actuating Materials for Micro-robotics on ScienceDirect