In this paper, we introduce the analytical framework of the modeling dynamic characteristics
of a soft artificial muscle actuator for aquatic propulsor applications. The artificial muscle …

This paper deals with the finite dimensional modelling and control of an electro-active
polymer (EAP) actuated flexible structure. This model reproduces the basic mechanical …

This article presents a novel model of an ionomeric polymer metal composite (IPMC)
material. An IPMC is modeled as a lossy RC distributed line. Unlike other electro …

Ionic polymer conductive network composite (IPCNC) actuators are a class of electroactive
polymer composites that exhibit some interesting electromechanical characteristics such as …

离子聚合物-金属复合材料(Ionic polymer-metal composites, IPMC) 作为一种特点突出,
性能优良的软体智能材料, 具有极高的研究和实用价值, 受到了国内外研究人员的广泛关注 …

Due to the growing interest in three-dimensional (3D) printed soft actuators, the
establishment of an appropriate mathematical model that could effectively predict the …

This paper describes a mechanical model of an IPMC (ionomeric polymer metal composite)
actuator in a cantilever beam configuration. The main contribution of our model is that it …

This paper introduces a novel technique for modeling the dynamics of ionic polymer metal
composites (IPMCs). The proposed finite element modeling technique combines a large …

Ionic polymer–metal composites have been widely used as actuators for robotic systems. In
this article, we investigate and verify the characteristics of ionic polymer–metal composite …

An ionic polymer-metal composite actuator has been analyzed following the variable
parameters pseudo-rigid body modeling (VPPRBM) technique in order to assess the effect …