Twisted dielectric elastomer stack actuator

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Abstract

The purpose of this research is to make an actuator which is easily adaptable to use as artificial muscle by improving structure of stack-type Dielectric Elastomer Actuator (DEA). In contrast with previous stack-type actuator, Single body Dielectric Elastomer stack Actuators (SDEAs) is connected as single body without external frame so that it can be actuated in twisted and bended state like human muscle. Consequently, it is applicable with no design limitations of rigid frame and has the advantages of flexibility and weight lightening. Using the advantages of SDEAs, we fabricate 2-ply structure SDEAs which can amplify the contraction rate and compare the performance with the non-ply SDEAs and evaluate that SDEAs is effective for use as artificial muscle application.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 13th International Conference on Ubiquitous Robots and Ambient Intelligence, URAI 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages112-113
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)9781509008216
DOIs
StatePublished - 21 Oct 2016
Event13th International Conference on Ubiquitous Robots and Ambient Intelligence, URAI 2016 - Xian, China
Duration: 19 Aug 201622 Aug 2016

Publication series

Name2016 13th International Conference on Ubiquitous Robots and Ambient Intelligence, URAI 2016

Conference

Conference13th International Conference on Ubiquitous Robots and Ambient Intelligence, URAI 2016
Country/TerritoryChina
CityXian
Period19/08/1622/08/16

Keywords

  • Artificial muscle actuator
  • Dielectric elastomer actuator (DEA)
  • Single body actuator

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