Monolithic Stacked Dielectric Elastomer Actuators [PDF]
Frontiers in Robotics and AI, 2021 Dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) are a promising actuator technology for soft robotics. As a configuration of this technology, stacked DEAs afford a muscle-like contraction that is useful to build soft robotic systems.
Jun Shintake +4 more
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Optimization and demonstration of two types of spring-roll dielectric elastomer actuators for minimally invasive surgery [PDF]
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2022 Resulting from the restricted size of incisions and confined surgical space, the existing rigid and slender minimally invasive surgery (MIS) instruments are inefficient in providing an optimum articulation to handle certain minimally invasive surgery ...
HaoChen Wang, Saihui Cui, Fuzhou Niu
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Effects of Thinner Compliant Electrodes on Self-Clearability of Dielectric Elastomer Actuators
Actuators, 2020 A metalized plastic capacitor stands a higher chance to clear faults when embodied with thinner electrodes. However, it is not clear whether the same thickness effect applies to carbon-based compliant electrodes in clearing the defects in dielectric ...
Gih-Keong Lau +2 more
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Optimization of shape control of a cantilever beam using dielectric elastomer actuators
AIP Advances, 2018 Dielectric elastomer (DE) is a kind of smart soft material that has many advantages such as large deformation, fast response, lightweight and easy synthesis. These features make dielectric elastomer a suitable material for actuators. This article focuses
Chong Liu +5 more
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Muscle-inspired soft robots based on bilateral dielectric elastomer actuators [PDF]
Microsystems & Nanoengineering, 2023 Muscle groups perform their functions in the human body via bilateral muscle actuation, which brings bionic inspiration to artificial robot design.
Yale Yang +8 more
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High-Voltage Power Supply for Four-Quadrant Dielectric Elastomer Actuators [PDF]
SensorsDielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) are emerging as promising candidates for various applications in robotics and optical devices due to their lightweight, miniaturization potential, high energy density, simple structure, and low power consumption ...
Haoyue Xing +5 more
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Beyond Planar: Enhanced Performance of Hollow Fiber Dielectric Elastomer Actuators [PDF]
Advanced ScienceHollow fiber dielectric elastomer actuators (HFDEAs) offer several advantages over their conventional counterpart, planar dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs).
Sina Jafarzadeh, Anne Ladegaard Skov
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Dielectric Elastomer Fiber Actuators with Aqueous Electrode [PDF]
Polymers, 2021 Dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) are one of the promising actuation technologies for soft robotics. This study proposes a fiber-shaped DEA, namely dielectric elastomer fiber actuators (DEFAs). The actuator consisted of a silicone tube filled with the aqueous electrode (sodium chloride solution).
Keita Shimizu +2 more
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Surface Modification of Anisotropic Dielectric Elastomer Actuators with Uni- and Bi-axially Wrinkled Carbon Electrodes for Wettability Control [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2017 Interest in soft actuators for next-generation electronic devices, such as wearable electronics, haptic feedback systems, rollable flexible displays, and soft robotics, is rapidly growing.
Kiwoo Jun +3 more
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On the influence of design parameters on the performance of the dielectric elastomer actuator with a permanent magnet [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThe dielectric electroactive polymers gain a high interest as materials for the construction of actuators and sensors. Further, the requirements of practical use require high repeatability and also techniques to identify the inaccuracy of the devices ...
Jakub Bernat +5 more
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