Inchworm motor

An inchworm motor is a cooperative linear actuator system in which multiple elements (originally piezoelectric, later often electrostatic) are activated in a coordinated sequence of step-wise motions, enabling extended motion range relative to individual actuators and high-precision positioning.

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