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Thermo-Electro-Mechanical Characterization of PDMS-Based Dielectric Elastomer Actuators. [PDF]

Materials (Basel), 2021
Katzer K, Kanan A, Pfeil S, Grellmann H, Gerlach G, Kaliske M, Cherif C, Zimmermann M.   +7 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Autonomous Locomotion of Tensegrity Structure on Low‐Temperature Surfaces

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
A low‐temperature responsive tensegrity structure (LRTS) is constructed by integrating low‐responsive temperature liquid crystal elastomer (LCE) cables, nonresponsive cables, and stiff rods. The low phase transition temperature of LCE is achieved by introducing a new liquid crystal mesogen.
Changyue Liu, Kai Li, Tianyu Li, Zixuan Wang, Jiping Yang, Zhijian Wang   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Analyzing pericytes under mild traumatic brain injury using 3D cultures and dielectric elastomer actuators. [PDF]

Front Neurosci, 2022
Wu YH, Park TI, Kwon E, Feng S, Schweder P, Dragunow M, Shim V, Rosset S.   +7 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Waveguide Photoactuators: Materials, Fabrication, and Applications

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Waveguide photoactuators convert guided light into mechanical motion. Their tethered‐flexible design enables minimally invasive surgery and confined‐space robotics. This review aims to guide materials selection, device design, and system integration, accelerating the transition of waveguide photoactuators from laboratory prototypes to versatile ...
Minjie Xi, Hemin Pan, Yang Zong, Yongfeng Mei, Jizhai Cui   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Computer-controlled ultra high voltage amplifier for dielectric elastomer actuators

Biomimetic Intelligence and Robotics
Soft robotics is a breakthrough technology to support human–robot interactions. The soft structure of a soft robot can increase safety during human and robot interactions.
Ardi Wiranata, Zebing Mao, Yu Kuwajima, Yuya Yamaguchi, Muhammad Akhsin Muflikhun, Hiroki Shigemune, Naoki Hosoya, Shingo Maeda   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Hydraulically Coupled Dielectric Elastomer Actuators for a Bioinspired Suction Cup. [PDF]

Polymers (Basel), 2021
Zhang C, Liu L, Xu K, Dong Z, Ding Y, Li Q, Li P.   +6 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Liquid Crystalline Elastomers in Soft Robotics: Assessing Promise and Limitations

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Liquid crystalline elastomers (LCEs) are programmable soft materials that undergo large, anisotropic deformation in response to external stimuli. Their molecular alignment encodes directional actuation in a monolithic structure, making them long‐standing candidates for soft robotic systems.
Justin M. Speregen, Timothy J. White
wiley   +1 more source

Design, Characterization, and Liftoff of an Insect-Scale Soft Robotic Dragonfly Powered by Dielectric Elastomer Actuators. [PDF]

Micromachines (Basel), 2022
Chen Y, Arase C, Ren Z, Chirarattananon P.   +3 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Compliant Pneumatic Feet with Real‐Time Stiffness Adaptation for Humanoid Locomotion

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
A compliant pneumatic foot with real‐time variable stiffness enables humanoid robots to adapt to changing terrains. Using onboard vision and pressure control, the foot modulates stiffness within each gait cycle, reducing impact forces and improving balance. The design, cast in soft silicone with embedded air chambers and Kevlar wrapping, offers durable,
Irene Frizza, Hiroshi Kaminaga, Philippe Fraisse, Gentiane Venture   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Suitability of Different Analytical Derivations of Electrically Induced Stress States in Planar and Cylindrical Dielectric Elastomer Actuators. [PDF]

Materials (Basel), 2022
Pfeil S, Gerlach G.
europepmc   +1 more source