An electrostatic slide clutch comprises first and second sheet electrodes, a dielectric layer,
and a drive circuit. The dielectric layer is arranged between the first and second sheet …

One example provides a wireless wearable device including a flexible wearable base
configured to be worn at a location of a skeletal joint, an electrostatic clutch including a first …

Examples disclosed herein relate to providing haptic feedback. One disclosed example
provides a wearable article configured to provide haptic feedback, the wearable article …

One example provides a system for selectively restricting motion of an articulable joint, the
system comprising a base having a first portion configured to be positioned at a first side of …

Examples are disclosed that relate to electrostatic clutching mechanisms that may be used
for tactile feedback. One example provides a motion-restricting apparatus comprising a …

(57) ABSTRACT A dielectric elastomer system (DES) variable stiffness actua tor (VSA) is
provided. In an embodiment, the DES VSA includes a variable stiffness module (VSM). The …

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An actuator can include one or more shape memory material members and an electrostatic
clutch. When an activation input is provided to the one or more shape memory material …

An actuator can include one or more contracting members and a clutch. When an activation
input is provided to the one or more contracting members, the one or more contracting …

At least some embodiments of the present disclosure an electrostatic sheet jamming device
comprising a first sheet having a first conductive layer, a first dielectric layer disposed …