Practice - Summary Table: Actuators Comparison
Practice Questions
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What is the primary function of pneumatic actuators?
💡 Hint: Think about what air can do in motion.
Name one application of hydraulic actuators.
💡 Hint: Consider where large forces are needed.
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What type of actuator uses compressed air?
💡 Hint: Think about which type uses air.
True or False: Hydraulic actuators are typically lightweight and small.
💡 Hint: Consider size and weight when comparing to pneumatic actuators.
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Challenge Problems
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A robotics team needs to design a system that requires both quick but less forceful actuation and high force actuation. What combination of actuators would they choose and why?
💡 Hint: Consider the necessary response times versus the force of actuation.
Investigate how shape memory alloys could revolutionize medical devices. Provide an example of a device and illustrate how the material's properties contribute to its function.
💡 Hint: Think about how heat can impact the functionality of a medical device.
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