Applied Vibration Suppression Using Piezoelectric Materials

Subject Scope: Robotics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science. The aim of this book is to provide insight on the vibration problem in structurally flexible mechanisms, particularly robotic manipulators. The book covers different aspects of flexible structures. It partially includes the fundamental formulations for modelling of a flexible structure actuated with piezoelectric actuators. Mathematical modelling, when possible, as well as experimental techniques for obtaining models of flexible structures are discussed. Additionally, different control techniques adapted for flexible robotic manipulators equipped with piezoelectric actuators and sensors are covered in the book. Depending on the system, linear and non-linear control techniques for stabilising residual vibrations in the system are discussed.Kermani, R. is the author of 'Applied Vibration Suppression Using Piezoelectric Materials', published 2007 under ISBN 9781600218965 and ISBN 1600218962.