Smart Materials-Based Actuators

Dear Colleagues,

The use of smart materials in actuators are emerging technology in medical, aeronautical, optical, and precision manufacturing domain because of durability, high performance, low cost, and easy integration with electronics. Smart materials I.Q. measure in terms of their responsiveness and agility with respective input stimuli, that embraces response time and magnitude change of material. Therefore, development of smart material-based actuators which can operate without external sensors and monitor unit is the key of today’s smart technology.

This Special issue is intended to address all aspect of “Smart Material-Based Actuators” research and development. This issue will provide an opportunity for leading researcher to submit their contribution, share the past, present and future directions of smart material actuators, and discuss their recent outcomes. In this Special Issue, both theoretical and experimental works in the domain of smart material characterization, fabrication and application are welcomed. Contribution from private sector and industries are encouraged to share their ideas and results of smart material actuators.

Dr. Leela Mohana Reddy Arava
Mr. Nirul Masurkar
Guest Editors

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