| Title |
Analysis of a 3-Degree-of-Freedom Spherical Actuator using VCM Principle |
| Authors |
Junghyun Chu ; Noboru Niguchi ; Katsuhiro Hirata |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.6113/TKPE/2017.22.3.207 |
| Keywords |
Multi-DOF actuator ; Spherical actuator ; Electric machines ; Finite element analysis ; Permanent magnets ; Voice coil motor |
| Abstract |
The superior performance of the spherical actuator is establishing a new trend in the industry. Spherical actuators can perform multiple degrees-of-freedom (DOF) motions by using only one actuator. Therefore, a multi-DOF device using the spherical actuator can reduce weight and simplify the structure. This paper proposes a new spherical actuator that uses the operational principle of a rotational voice coil motor. The effectiveness of the actuator is verified through 3-D finite element method. |