Dynamic modeling of an innovative piezoelectric actuator for minimally invasive surgery

Benjamin Edinger, Mary Frecker, John Gardner

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Abstract

A small piezoelectric inchworm actuator has been designed for use with a monolithic compliant end-effector in minimally invasive surgery procedures. A dynamic model of the inchworm actuator has been developed using SIMULINK. Utilizing the equations of motion for the inchworm actuator, the dynamic characteristics of the piezoelectric stack material, and the known compliance of the gripper, a force measurement model has been developed which extracts resisting force information from the piezoelectric signal. The focus of this paper is on the development of the dynamic model and the results of a simulation study that will be used to develop optimal driving signals for the inchworm actuator. Simulation results include the predicted displacement capabilities and settling time of the inchworm actuator over a range of driving frequencies.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers, Aerospace Division (Publication) AD
PublisherASME
Pages183-188
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)0791816427
StatePublished - 1999
EventAdaptive Structures and Material Systems - 1999 (The ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition) - Nashville, TN, USA
Duration: Nov 14 1999Nov 19 1999

Publication series

NameAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers, Aerospace Division (Publication) AD
Volume59
ISSN (Print)0733-4230

Other

OtherAdaptive Structures and Material Systems - 1999 (The ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition)
CityNashville, TN, USA
Period11/14/9911/19/99

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Space and Planetary Science

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