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Modeling dielectric elastomer actuators

, 2007
openaire   +2 more sources

Improve the Thermal Conductivity, Insulation Performance and Mechanical Properties of Silicone Rubber by Constructing EG‐PDA‐Cu Hybrid Nanoparticles

Journal of Polymer Science, EarlyView.
In this work, a novel expanded graphite‐supported nano‐copper polydopamine composite was designed and synthesized. The procedure involved first modifying EG via a mussel‐inspired technique to deposit a polydopamine coating, after which Cu2+ ions were reduced to immobilize copper nanoparticles onto the EG‐PDA substrate.
Xingrong Liu, Fan Xia, Dietmar Auhl
wiley   +1 more source

Rapid moving by liquid-amplified electrostatic rolling. [PDF]

Sci Adv
Jia F, Fan S, Guo J, Liu Y, Leng J.
europepmc   +1 more source

Actuation Strategies for Underwater Jet‐Propelled Soft Robots

Journal of Field Robotics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This review article examines jet‐propulsion mechanisms in underwater soft robotic systems, focusing exclusively on physically fabricated and experimentally validated robots. Covering research published from 2013 to 2025, this study classifies and evaluates jet‐propulsion robots based on their actuation mechanisms.
Angel Kitone, Mohammed Anteet, Pawandeep S. Matharu, Yara Almubarak   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Assessment for Direct Generation of Ocean Wave Energy: Dielectric Elastomer Generator and Dielectric Fluid Generator. [PDF]

Research (Wash D C)
Zhang Y, Song Y, Gao T, Zeng T, Dong X, Wang X, Meng M, Bucknall R, Greaves D.   +8 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Exploring the Use and Impact of Composite Materials in Robotics: A Systematic Review

Journal of Field Robotics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Lightweight and high‐strength materials are important in robotics, as structural design impacts efficiency, payload capacity, and energy consumption. Composite materials, with their superior stiffness‐to‐weight ratios and multifunctional properties, offer clear advantages over conventional metals and polymers.
Doglas Negri, Gabriela Wessling Oening, Felipe Augusto Carvalho de Faria, Sarah Maria Schroeder, Ricardo De Medeiros   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Highly Dynamic Soft Electrohydraulic Origami Actuators for Agile and Multimodal Robotic Locomotion

SmartBot, EarlyView.
Most current soft robots still lag far behind their natural counterparts in both agility and speed, mainly attributed to the limited morphing modes and performance of soft actuators. Here, the authors report a new methodology of electrohydraulic origami (EHO) for creating powerful and multimodal soft actuators with large strain, high speed, lightweight,
Wenbo Li, Yuanzhen Zhang, Guorui Li, Hai Li, Kai Tao, Wenming Zhang, Jian Xu   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Vacuum-gap electrostatic multilayer actuators for space robotics. [PDF]

Nat Commun
Sîrbu ID, Mazzotta A, Tosi U, Bortoluzzi D, Mattoli V, Moretti G, Fontana M.   +6 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Ionogel Actuators: A Review

SmartBot, EarlyView.
Ionogels dynamically and functionally couple ionic liquids with polymer networks, enabling multiscale programmable deformation and motion under electrical, magnetic, optical, thermal, humidity, and chemical stimuli. This article systematically elucidates the constituent components, structural design, and multiscale actuation mechanisms of ionogel ...
Dezhou Cao, Dongqing He, Yuanxiang Zhao, Dongdong Jin, Jiaheng Zhang, Wei Wang   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Spatiotemporally programmed dielectric liquid crystal elastomer: Electro-reversible 3D morphing via inverse 4D printing. [PDF]

Sci Adv
Zhao H, Chen Z, Li J, Luo Y, Peng Z, Mao G, Xiao R, Mao J.   +7 more
europepmc   +1 more source