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In this article, four types of piezoelectrically driven motors are evaluated: linear, horn-type, unidirectional rotary, and bidirectional traveling wave. Experimental results for velocity, power, and specific power are presented as a function of mechanical load. Analytical and experimental energy densities are compared based upon applied electrical potential. The bidirectional ultrasonic motor exhibited 34% of its available energy density, while the other motors produced values ranging from 0.63 to 9.5% of their respective available energies. The piezoelectric material specific power values ranged from 4500 W/kg for the bidirectional motor to 6.53 W/kg for the linear piezo motor. Results suggest that comparing piezoelectric motors based on individual mechanical parameters does not accurately describe motor design and drive train energy transmission.

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piezoelectric motor characterization power specific power energy density.

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