Deep reinforcement learning for soft, flexible robots: Brief review with impending challenges
The increasing trend of studying the innate softness of robotic structures and amalgamating
it with the benefits of the extensive developments in the field of embodied intelligence has …
it with the benefits of the extensive developments in the field of embodied intelligence has …
Towards high performance and durable soft tactile actuators
Soft actuators are gaining significant attention due to their ability to provide realistic tactile
sensations in various applications. However, their soft nature makes them vulnerable to …
sensations in various applications. However, their soft nature makes them vulnerable to …
Soft Pocket Pump for Multi‐Medium Transportation via an Active Tubular Diaphragm
Recent developments in small and agile multifunctional autonomous robots, portable and
wearable drug delivery devices, and implantable ventricular assist devices have increased …
wearable drug delivery devices, and implantable ventricular assist devices have increased …
Electromechanical performance of dielectric elastomer composites: Modeling and experimental characterization
Dielectric Elastomer (DE) devices have gained widespread attention in recent years for their
ability to generate large, reversible strains in response to electric actuation. However, some …
ability to generate large, reversible strains in response to electric actuation. However, some …
[HTML][HTML] Pumps operated by solid-state electromechanical smart material actuators-A review
EA Sideris, HC De Lange - Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2020 - Elsevier
There has been a substantial amount of research on liquid pumps operated by solid-state
electroactive smart material actuators since the first such pump was developed in 1975 …
electroactive smart material actuators since the first such pump was developed in 1975 …
Development of a high flow rate soft pump driven by intersected twisted artificial muscles units
Small soft pumps are extensively explored in medical fields and soft robotics, but the
insufficient flow rate constrains their applications. In this article, an intersected twisted …
insufficient flow rate constrains their applications. In this article, an intersected twisted …
Advances in dielectric elastomer actuation technology
NF Wang, CY Cui, H Guo, BC Chen… - Science China …, 2018 - Springer
Dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) have attracted much interest over the past decades
due to the inherent flexibility, large strain, high efficiency, high energy density, and fast …
due to the inherent flexibility, large strain, high efficiency, high energy density, and fast …
Analysis of the multi-balloon dielectric elastomer actuator for traveling wave motion
Y Jang, H Nabae, G Endo, K Suzumori - Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2022 - Elsevier
Recently, various soft actuators with biologically inspired motions have emerged in the field
of robotics. The present study focuses on the development of a multi-balloon dielectric …
of robotics. The present study focuses on the development of a multi-balloon dielectric …
Durable, flexible, superhydrophobic and blood-repelling surfaces for use in medical blood pumps
Extracorporeal blood pumps expose blood to high stresses and can cause blood damage or
clotting, leading to serious complications and death. One possible solution is to use …
clotting, leading to serious complications and death. One possible solution is to use …
Nonlinear vibration of dielectric elastomer membranes with axial inertia effects
Dielectric elastomers are a compelling class of electro-active materials that show great
promise for large-deformation actuation, sensing, and energy generation applications. In …
promise for large-deformation actuation, sensing, and energy generation applications. In …