Abstract
Currently, many kinds of micro actuators and sensors made on silicon wafers are being actively studied. Many smart systems using piezo elements have also been made, and are proving very useful in many fields.
In the near future piezo elements will be used in many kinds of micro systems. In this paper, we describe miniature mobile robots which use piezo elements. The robots can move into tubes or on wires, etc. The construction, principle and characteristics of some miniature mobile robots using piezo elements are mentioned in detail. The robots can be applied to tube inspection devices, display devices or precise positioning devices, etc. We also mention possible future trends and topics for further study in this field. The results of studies on these mobile robots will provide basic data for research on micro mobile robots.
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Aoshima, S., Yabuta, T. (1992). A Miniature Mobile Robot Using Piezo Elements. In: Tzou, H.S., Fukuda, T. (eds) Precision Sensors, Actuators and Systems. Solid Mechanics and Its Applications, vol 17. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-1818-7_10
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