Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) Actuators and Their Applications—2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, emerging actuators such as shape memory alloy (SMA)-based actuators have made it possible to overcome the current limitations of conventional actuators by being integrated into various applications, including medical robotics, rehabilitation robotics, automotive and aerospace industry applications, and more.

Due to their promising properties, SMA-based actuators have received much attention from researchers, where topics related to materials, actuator design, and control are addressed to improve their performance depending on the final application.

This Special Issue addresses research on SMA-based actuators from fundamental studies to their final applications. Original research and review articles are recommended. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Control of SMA actuators;
• Emerging design and fabrication of SMA actuators;
• Performance assessment of SMA (e.g., electrical power consumption, efficiency);
• Sensorless actuator;
• SMA actuators for robotic applications.

Dr. Dorin Sabin Copaci
Prof. Dr. Maria Dolores Blanco Rojas
Dr. Janeth Ileana Arias Guadalupe
Guest Editors

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