Prandtl-Ishlinskii (P-I) model is one of the powerful operator-based phenomenological models which is used in modeling complex hysteretic nonlinear behavior in piezoelectric, piezoceramic, magnetostrictive and shape memory alloy actuators. The most appealing and unique aspect of the Prandtl-Ishlinskii model comes back to this fact that this model is analytically invertible and therefore could b...

In order to exhaustively exploit the high-level capabilities of shape memory alloys (SMAs), they must be applied in control systems applications. However, because of their hysteretic inherent, dilatory response, and nonlinear behavior, scientists are thwarted in their attempt to design controllers for actuators of such kind.  The current study aims at developing a micro-position control system ...

Despite advances in design and fabrication, backlash remains a fundamental problem in precision mechanical applications. Deadzone and "play" in mechanical couplings cause hysteretic behavior as can structural components with memory. This behavior can degrade the performance of mechanical systems. When the system involves servo control, backlash can cause undesirable limit cycle oscillations. Ou...