Robotics Research Group
PeopleActuator Components and Design
Publications made by this team are available on our Publications page.
Team Research Focus
Projects
Team Members
Actuator Components and Design
MemberResearch
Hung Nguyen Light Duty Actuator Development
Rainer Sigwald Design of Hypocyclic Gear Transmissions
Jeff Squire In-depth science of gear mesh theory involving the balance of deformations, tolerances, and forces.
Bryan Steinfeld
Team Research Focus

Team research focus is the following two folds:

1. Electro-Mechanical Actuator (EMA) design and architecture

a. Rotary EMA
b. Linear EMA
c. Miniature EMA
d. Digital Ceramic Actuators

2. EMA component technologies and design

a. Prime mover
b. Gear train
c. Release mechanism
d. Sensor
e. Modular interface


Projects

CAD model developments for EMAA (Electro-Mechanical Actuator Architecture) documents (2002)
ONR 90k ft-lb HTFT (High Torque Fault Tolerant ) Actuator Design (2002)
AWE 1/4 Scale Actuator Design and Prototype Development (2003~)
AWE Full Scale Actuator Design (2003)
UT RRG Rugged Actuator Design and Prototype Development (2004)