Sentences with phrase «system of actuators»
They rely on metal tools to interact with soft tissue and are controlled via a complicated — and pricey — system of actuators, cables and motors.
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In attacking the air - blurred starlight, his weapon of choice will be a run - of - the - mill adaptive optics system augmented by another more «extreme» version that uses 2,000 computer - controlled actuators to correct atmospheric distortions by flexing a deformable mirror more than 3,600 times per second.
As if all this weren't enough, the system transmitted the predictions over a high - speed Internet connection to Kyoto, Japan, and into the actuators of a robot named CB - 1 (for Computational Brain), which was designed to have a remarkably humanlike range of motion.
By applying a small, direct - current voltage to the electrostatic actuator that squeezes the gap shut, Roxworthy and Aksyuk altered the optical frequency at which the resonator vibrates and the intensity of the laser light the system reflects.
Steven Collins of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and colleagues showed off several robots that use a «passive - dynamic» control system involving simple actuators and motors to create an energy - efficient gait that depends on gravity.
This study, which is published in the «Sensors and Actuators A» journal, is the starting point for new research the team is already involved in to develop multisensor systems that increase the capacity to differentiate complex mixtures of volatile substances.
Whereas previous soft actuators rely on pressurized systems that expand in volume, VAMPs mimic true muscle because they contract, which makes them an attractive candidate for use in confined spaces and for a variety of purposes.
«The actuators developed through this collaboration between the Wood laboratory at Harvard and Rus group at MIT exemplify the Wyss» approach of taking inspiration from nature without being limited by its conventions, which can result in systems that not only imitate nature, but surpass it,» says the Wyss Institute's Founding Director Donald Ingber, M.D., Ph.D., who is also the Judah Folkman Professor of Vascular Biology at HMS and the Vascular Biology Program at Boston Children's Hospital, as well as Professor of Bioengineering at SEAS.
The team, which includes Emeritus Professor Manuel Martinez - Sanchez and Assistant Professor Carmen Guerra - Garcia, envisions outfitting a plane with an automated control system consisting of sensors and actuators fitted with small power supplies.
«The equipment currently used to measure electric field strength has some significant downsides,» explains Andreas Kainz from the Institute of Sensor and Actuator Systems (Faculty of Electrical Engineering, TU Wien).
With intelligent therapeutics there is going to be a lot of sensor and actuator work required to interface with biological systems in meaningful ways [such as detecting and manipulating molecules in order to cure disease]-- that's really difficult.
At this wavelength, the wavefront control system (assumed here to use 64 x 64 actuator deformable mirrors) offers a larger high contrast field of view, allowing Saturn to be imaged in reflected light.
A team from the University of Buffalo has found that tiny crystal lattices called «self - assembling molecular nanosheets» expand after exposed to light, a discovery that could lead to new light - powered actuators, oscillators and other microscopic electronic components used in artificial muscles and other soft robotic systems.
The technique, which uses a heated atomic force microscope (AFM) tip to produce patterns, could facilitate high - density, low - cost production of complex ferroelectric structures for energy harvesting arrays, sensors and actuators in nano - electromechanical systems (NEMS) and micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS).
Nelson meanwhile abandoned the idea of using a single large mirror in favour of a system comprised of multiple small hexagonal mirror tiles that are carefully shaped and controlled by computerised actuators to constantly maintain the ideal reflecting surface.
The Single Actuator Wave - Like Robot (SAW) produces an advancing sine wave with a large amplitude, mimicking the movement of living biological systems like snakes and worms, though in this case the movement is in the vertical plane, rather than the horizontal.
During observing, a computer - controlled system of sensors and actuators adjusts the position of each segment - relative to its neighbors - to an accuracy of four nanometers, about the size of a few molecules, or about 1/25, 000 the diameter of a human hair.
The advancement could form the backbone of new light - powered actuators, oscillators and other microscopic electronic components useful in the development of artificial muscles and other soft robotic systems.
«Soft robotics is a relatively new area of study in which we are trying to create non-rigid actuators and components for robotics systems,» he said.
New devices and systems for programming together with ease of interfacing with a range of transducers and actuators makes it possible for young people to realise ideas that in the past would have remained in concept only.
The adjustable downforce has a noticeable effect, the directional stability is that of a full - size slot - racer, body movements are kept in check by an adjustable damping system, and a hydraulic actuator controls ride height.
Small - block design system engineer Mark Damico is leading development of the new mill and isn't letting out many details, except to say the gasoline direct - injection system will employ solenoid actuators instead of more - expensive piezo - based units.
This is a vacuum actuated variable vane turbo and the control system seems to be working (the ECM is able to modulate the amount of vacuum, and the actuator moves in response to the ECM's commands.
Two electro - mechanical actuators replace the conventional control arms on the rear axle and a «by - wire» system adjusts the tow angle of the rear wheels up to a maximum of 1.5 - degrees.
The idle control valve actuator is one of a few components and sensors that monitors and activates the fuel system for your 97 Kia Sportage.
The return to level earth is hill descent controlled, with the drop notable for the lack of clack from the anti-lock braking system actuators.
Zeroshift, which launched the second generation of its automated manual transmission at the SAE World Congress in 2007 (earlier post), is introducing two new actuator systems and a new control system at the 2008 SAE World Congress.
The MultiAir system consists of electro - hydraulic variable valve actuators filled with conventional oil, which is interposed between the camshaft and each valve.
The Veloster N's large diameter tailpipes are indicative of a high - flow active exhaust system with a variable exhaust actuator.
All of these systems provide inputs to the engine's computer, which runs a fast - spinning electric motor that operates the actuator arm that changes the piston travel.
Your electronic throttle system consists of the throttle pedal assembly with an accelerator pedal position sensor, the throttle body which consist of a TPS (Throttle Position Sensor), throttle plate actuator,...
A new Thermotronic climate control system uses sensors and actuators to automatically compensate for the lowered roof and maintain the temperature, and can even detect the presence of harmful gases entering the cabin.
The system consists of two electro - mechanical actuators instead of the conventional control arms on the left and right of the rear axle.
This system provides for independent control of the steering (toe) angle of the right and left rear wheels by utilizing electrically controlled actuators.
Intelligent Cruise Control (Full - Speed Range): This system uses a combination of laser sensors, throttle and brake actuators, and the JX's braking system, to measure the distance to the vehicle ahead.
Whereas traditional VTEC operation changes valve opening duration based on higher oil pressure during high rpm operation at one side of the valvetrain's rocker arms, the Civic's i - VTEC system can switch valve timing duration at low rpm and low oil pressure using two hydraulic actuators on both sides of the intake rocker arm.
Crash simulation analysis helped determine optimal deployment of the active hood using a system of sensors, actuators, hinges and a sensing diagnostic module.
It is the first Buick to offer a standard active hood pedestrian safety system that senses the imminent impact of a pedestrian between 16 - 30 mph and uses a pyrotechnic actuator to lift the back of the hood up about 4 inches to lessen the impact and potentially reduce injury.
Manufacturer of car video systems, LCD monitors, flip downs, headrests, automotive accessories, hardware, screws, relays, connectors, power - window kits, alarms, keyless entry systems, remote starters, actuators, CCD cameras and back - up systems.
The RS7 uses a raft of contemporary fuel - saving features, including automatic stop / start, brake - energy recuperation and a cylinder - on - demand system that deactivates four cylinders via electromechanical actuators on partial throttle loads.
A fully active suspension system uses a combination of air springs and electric actuators to iron out bumps.
They are operated via hydraulic actuators, with an extremely high system pressure of 60 bar ensuring the necessary operating speed.
The system consists of the main ECU, a secondary «smart actuators» and two additional black boxes that function as «smart sensors».
Hydraulic power steering systems for cars augment steering effort via an actuator, a hydraulic cylinder that is part of a servo system.
The system's electronic control unit calculates the desired vehicle dynamics from a series of sensors, including vehicle speed and steering angle, and separately directs both the front and rear actuators to change steering gear ratios and rear geometry by moving both the front steering gear and rear suspension lower links — thus providing sports car - like agility and secure stability.
The 2018 Regal family is the first Buick to offer a standard active hood pedestrian safety system that senses the imminent impact of a pedestrian between 16 - 30 mph and uses a pyrotechnic actuator to lift the back of the hood up about 4 inches to lessen the impact and potentially reduce injury.
Aura Systems Inc. of El Segundo, Calif., has patented its actuator in the United States, Japan and several European countries.
A Los Angeles company has successfully tested an electromagnetic actuator it claims will eventually make conventional auto suspensions obsolete.Aura Systems Inc. of El Segundo, Calif., has patented its actuator in the United States, Japan and several European countries.The device works with the repelling force of magnetism and would replace traditional gas or hydraulic shock absorbers.
This system uses 12 sensors and 18 actuators to maintain consistent temperature in each zone of the cabin, no matter the temperature outside.
Much like the factory exhaust, Corsa's Shelby GT350 kit has a pair of mufflers and four exhaust tips, and the system even retains the stock exhaust actuator so that the different programmed modes work.