A multi-segmented shape memory alloy-based actuator system for endoscopic applications

• Main Authors: Abdul Kadir, Muhammad Raihan, Dewi, Dyah Ekashanti Octorina, Jamaludin, Mohd. Najeb, Nafea, Marwan, Mohamed Ali, Mohamed Sultan
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier B.V. 2019
• Subjects: QH301 Biology; TP Chemical technology
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/88976/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sna.2019.06.056

This paper describes the design, fabrication and testing of a shape memory alloy based actuator system to provide three degrees of freedom bending with high flexibility and repeated use capability without any performance loss for minimally invasive surgery. The flexibility, long-term endurance and t...