What is it about?
This publication presents an experimental approach for choice of an appropriate fiber reinforcement of uni-axial dielectric elastomer actuators. Three main factors are studied, namely the thickness of the embedded fibers, their width as well as the spacing in between fibers. This publication will present an experimental approach for the fiber reinforcement of uni-axial Dielectric Elastomer Actuators. Three main factors are studied, namely the thickness of the embedded fibers, their width as well as the spacing in between fibers.
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Why is it important?
The dielectric elastomer actuators are normally guided with the help of an anisotropic pre-stretch. In order to further increase uniaxial strains and reduce the displacement of the dielectric elastomer actuator in the opposite direction, embedded fibers can be used.
Perspectives
Dielectric elastomer actuators are a promising technology to recreate human muscles. However, the need of high voltage as well as the non-directed displacement can sometimes be problematic. Therefore, the addition of fibers onto the DEA can be advantegeous.
Simon Holzer
Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne
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This page is a summary of: An Experimental Approach for the Design of Uni-axial Fiber Reinforced Dielectric Elastomer Actuators, November 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE),
DOI: 10.1109/icems59686.2023.10344519.
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