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 …

Multilayer dielectric elastomer actuators have a wide range of potential applications, but
their development and commercial implementation have been hindered by existing …

We present a mechanically active cell culture substrate that produces complex strain
patterns and generates extremely high strain rates. The transparent miniaturized cell …

In the last two decades, insect-inspired flapping wing micro air vehicles (MAVs) have
attracted great attention for their potential for highly agile flight. Insects flap their wings at the …

This paper proposes annular dielectric elastomer actuators (ADEAs) for active vibration
isolation. A theoretical model is developed to characterize the actuator and parametrized …

The emerging demand for bioinspired soft robotics requires novel soft actuators whose
performance exceeds conventional rigid ones. Dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) are a …

The resonant actuation of dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) can greatly amplify the
power outputs and energy efficiencies and has facilitated numerous applications in soft …

Dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) are an emerging type of soft actuator that show many
advantages including large actuation strains, high energy density and high theoretical …

Herein, the prestretching indexes of dielectric elastomers (DE) were determined by
measuring the tensile properties, and then the actuation displacement and output force of …

In nature, animals reduce their cost of transport by utilising elastic energy recovery.
Emerging soft robotic technologies such as dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) offer an …