*Nitinol can be used to replace conventional actuators (solenoids, servo motors, etc.), such as in the Stiquito, a simple hexapod robot.
*Nitinol springs are used in thermal valves for fluidics, where the material both acts as a temperature sensor and an actuator.
*It is used as autofocus actuator in action cameras and as an optical image stabilizer in mobile phones.
*It is used in pneumatic valves for comfort seating and has become an industry standard.
*The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette incorporates nitinol actuators, which replaced heavier motorized actuators to open and close the hatch vent that releases air from the trunk, making it easier to close.