{
  "$type": "site.standard.document",
  "description": "A state of a contracting member (e.g., a shape memory material member) in an actuator can be monitored. When activated, the actuator can be configured to morph into an activated configuration in which a dimension of the actuator increases. A sensor can be configured to acquire sensor data. The…",
  "path": "/patents/1377713",
  "publishedAt": "2026-01-01T00:00:00.000Z",
  "site": "at://did:plc:oql6ds5vnff4ugar6rruliwd/site.standard.publication/3mn3ohu7oxx5w",
  "tags": [
    "B60N2/0278",
    "Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc."
  ],
  "textContent": "A state of a contracting member (e.g., a shape memory material member) in an actuator can be monitored. When activated, the actuator can be configured to morph into an activated configuration in which a dimension of the actuator increases. A sensor can be configured to acquire sensor data. The sensor can be a strain gauge. The contracting member can operatively engage the sensor. One or more processors can be operatively connected to monitor a state of the shape memory material member based on the sensor data.",
  "title": "CONTRACTING MEMBER POSITION CONTROL AND/OR STATE MONITORING"
}