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In this paper, a linear lightweight electric cylinder using SMA (Shape Memory Alloy) is proposed. The spring SMA is used as the actuator to control the position of the cylinder. The cylinder position is controlled by Model Predictive Control algorithm. In this controller, the cylinder model is estimated by online identification algorithm, so that SMA hysteresis effect will be compensated. Experimental...