Precision Sensors, Actuators and Systems
By: edited by H. S. Tzou, T. Fukuda
Contributors: Fukuda, T.
Series: Solid Mechanics and Its Applications -- 17; Solid Mechanics and Its Applications -- 17
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Published: 1992
Place of publication: Dordrecht
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
Number of pages: 472
ISBN-13: 9789401048026; 9789401118187
Subjects: Mechanics; Engineering; Computer engineering; Mechanical engineering
Description: Research into and development of high-precision systems, microelectromechanical systems, distributed sensors/actuators, smart structural systems, high-precision controls, etc. have drawn much attention in recent years. These new devices and systems will bring about a new technical revolution in modern industries and impact future human life. This book presents a unique overview of these technologies such as silicon based sensors/actuators and control piezoelectric micro sensors/actuators, micro actuation and control, micro sensor applications in robot control, optical fiber sensors/systems, etc. These are four essential subjects emphasized in the book: 1. Survey of the (current) research and development; 2. Fundamental theories and tools; 3. Practical applications. 4. Outlining future research and development.
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