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What is a particular type of SMP that requires light as a stimulus to operate?
What is a particular type of SMP that requires light as a stimulus to operate?
- Photopolymer/magnetic-activated polymers
- Photopolymer/heat-activated polymers
- Photopolymer/pH-activated polymers
- Photopolymer/light-activated polymers (correct)
What do SMP-based actuators function similar to?
What do SMP-based actuators function similar to?
- Muscles (correct)
- Ligaments
- Bones
- Tendons
What is a characteristic of LAP-based actuators?
What is a characteristic of LAP-based actuators?
- Low efficiency
- Slow response times
- High power consumption
- Rapid response times (correct)
How can LAPs be controlled remotely?
How can LAPs be controlled remotely?
What happens to the polymer after the removal of the activating light?
What happens to the polymer after the removal of the activating light?
How can the polymer be changed back to its original shape?
How can the polymer be changed back to its original shape?
What is crucial in an IoT deployment?
What is crucial in an IoT deployment?
What tasks do actuators perform in an IoT deployment?
What tasks do actuators perform in an IoT deployment?
Why is the correct choice of actuators necessary?
Why is the correct choice of actuators necessary?
What should be considered while selecting actuators?
What should be considered while selecting actuators?