Smart Materials And Actuators In Mechanical Systems: Applications In Robotics And Aerospace

This project looks at how to add and control smart materials and advanced actuators in modern robots and aerospace systems. As mechanical designs need more precision, adaptability, and lighter weight, engineers are using smart materials—such as shape‑memory alloys, piezoelectric transducers, and electroactive polymers—alongside or instead of traditional electromagnetic actuators. When these materials are heated, electrically charged, or exposed to magnetic fields, they change shape, stiffness, and electrical conductivity. The work presents a step‑by‑step method for modeling their non‑linear behavior, hysteresis, and the coupling between thermal and mechanical effects. Using modern simulation tools, the project tests control strategies that reduce material fatigue, lower energy use, and handle the difficulties of integrating

these materials into larger systems. It also explores intelligent controllers, like neural‑network‑based hysteresis compensation, to improve positioning accuracy and dynamic response. The final framework acts as a practical guide for using smart‑material actuators in high‑performance aerospace control surfaces and soft robotic manipulators, balancing response time, force output, and overall reliability.

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