Course unit, curriculum year 2023–2024
BBT.MND.703
Microactuators and Active Actuator Materials, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2023–22.10.2023)
Active in period 2 (23.10.2023–31.12.2023)
Course code
BBT.MND.703Language of instruction
EnglishAcademic years
2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024Level of study
Advanced studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Veikko SariolaResponsible teacher:
Pasi KallioResponsible organisation
Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology 100 %
Coordinating organisation
MET Studies 100 %
Common learning outcomes
International outlook and global responsibility
Core content
- Piezoelectric actuators: effect, design, actuator types, figures of merit.
- Shape memory actuators: effect, design, actuator types, figures of merit.
- Electroactive polymer actuators: effect, design, actuator types, figures of merit. Fabrication of soft fluidic actuators. Light-controlled actuators: effect and design.
- Magnetorheological actuators: effect, design, actuator types, figures of merit.
Complementary knowledge
- Applications of piezoelectric actuators.
- Control aspects and applications of shape memory actuators.
- Control aspects and applications of electroactive polymer actuators and soft actuators.
- Control aspects and applications of magnetorheological actuators.
Specialist knowledge
- Fabrication and material issues of piezoelectric actuators.
- Fabrication and material issues of shape memory actuators.
- Fabrication and material issues of electroactive polymer actuators.
- Fabrication and material issues of magnetorheological actuators.
Learning outcomes
Recommended prerequisites
Further information
Learning material
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Accepted laboratory exercises (3) and passing weekly quizzes. Passing lab exam.
Participation in teaching
31.08.2023 – 08.12.2023
Active in period 1 (1.8.2023–22.10.2023)
Active in period 2 (23.10.2023–31.12.2023)