The development of an artificial hand using nickel-titanium as actuators

The development of an artificial hand using nickel-titanium as actuators

Thesis (MTech (Mechanical Engineering))--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2013. === This thesis outlines a proposed mechanical design, prototyping and testing of a five fingered artificial hand made of 15 articulated joints actuated by Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs) mimicking muscular function...

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Main Author: Longela, Makusudi Simon
Other Authors: Philander, Oscar
Language:en
Published: Cape Peninsula University of Technology 2016
Subjects:
Biomedical engineering
Medical technology
Nickel-titanium alloys
Shape memory alloys
Actuators
Ductility metals
Artificial muscle functions
Five fingered artificial hand
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11838/2229

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http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11838/2229

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