In the past decade, the development of theory has deeply revealed the electromechanical
coupling deformation mechanism of dielectric elastomer (DE). Many theoretical predictions …

Dielectric elastomers (DEs) are widely used in soft actuation and sensing. Current DE
actuators require high driving electrical fields because of their low permittivity. Most of DE …

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

Foot drop is the inability to dorsiflex the ankle (raise the toes) due to neuromuscular
impairment, and this common condition can cause trips and falls. Current treatments for …

This study examines the dynamics of a smart actuator known as a thermo-electromagneto-
viscoelastic plate. This type of actuator is made of an electro-magneto-active polymer filled …

Dielectric elastomer actuator (DEA)-based unimorphs that actively bend in one direction,
can mimic the blooming motion of flower petals. Here we explore an application of such …

Dielectric elastomer actuators with a minimum energy structure (DEAs-MES) have been
widely used in develo** different soft robotics, owing to their large strain and simple …

As a type of intelligent electroactive polymer, dielectric elastomer (DE) exhibits viscoelastic
properties. It's worth pointing out that the relaxation time has great significance for studying …

To fully harness the potential of dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) in soft robots,
advanced control methods are needed. An important groundwork for this is the development …

Conventional MEMS microactuators have, in recent years, been complemented by 3D‐
printed actuatable microstructures fabricated via two‐Photon‐Polymerization (2PP). Herein …