Modeling and Control of Precision Actuators : CRC Press : 9781138072473 : 1138072478 : 12 Oct 2017 : Modeling and Control of Precision Actuators explores new technologies that can ultimately be applied in a myriad of industries. It covers dynamical analysis of precise actuators and strategies of design for various control applications. The book addresses four main schemes: modeling and control of precise actuators; nonlinear control of precise actuators, including sliding mode control and neural network feedback control; fault detection and fault-tolerant control; and advanced air bearing control. It covers application issues in the modeling and control of precise actuators, providing several interesting case studies for more application-oriented readers. Introduces the driving forces behind precise actuatorsDescribes nonlinear dynamics of precise actuators and their mathematical forms, including hysteresis, creep, friction, and force ripplesPresents the control strategies for precise