Dielectric elastomers (DEs) can demonstrate fast and large in‐plane expansion/contraction
due to electric field (e‐field)‐induced Maxwell stress. For robotic applications, it is often …

Conventional robots are typically actuated by hard actuators, while biological entities consist
mostly of soft muscles. Being soft imparts a functionality of compliance, thereby greatly …

Dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) face an acknowledged challenge: On the one hand,
the majority of elastomers only achieve small electroactive deformation (< 20%) in the …

Dielectric elastomers (DEs) are widely studied as artificial muscles due to their large
actuation strain and fast electromechanical response. Currently, the commonly used acrylate …

Dielectric elastomers (DEs) are actuatable under an electric field, whose large strain and
fast response speed compare favorably with natural muscles. However, the actuation of DE …

Dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) generate motion resembling natural muscles in
reliability, adaptability, elongation, and frequency of operation. They are highly attractive in …

Dielectric elastomers (DEs) are key materials in actuators, sensors, energy harvesters, and
stretchable electronics. These devices find applications in important emerging fields such as …

Dielectric elastomers, used as driver modules, require high power density to enable fast
movement and efficient work of soft robots. Polyacrylate elastomers usually suffer from low …

Electroactive polymer (EAP) is a new actuation technology with exceptional performance. An
especially attractive type of electroactive polymer is dielectric elastomer (DE). DE, based on …

Dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) have attracted growing research interest over the past
two decades for their large actuation strain, inherent compliance, and low cost. The conical …