Soft electrical actuators driven by low voltages are promising for interactive human–machine
interfaces (iHMI) applications including executing orders to complete various tasks and …

Dielectric elastomer (DE), as a new type of flexible intelligent material, is highly promising for
applications in a variety of fields such as electronic devices, bionic machinery, biomedicine …

High‐performance multilayer dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) are well‐positioned to
overcome the insufficient output force and energy density as artificial muscles. However, due …

Silicone elastomers have been shown to be well-suited for dielectric elastomer actuators
(DEA), mainly due to their unique combination of properties such as, high elasticity and …

Loops are prevalent topological structures in cross‐linked polymer networks, resulting from
the folding of polymer chains back onto themselves. Traditionally, they have been …

Here we developed a novel strategy to predict and control the electrothermal property and
deformation pattern of electrically stimuli-responsive structures by printing programmable …

Dielectric elastomer (DE) transducers possess various advantages in comparison to
alternative actuator technologies, such as, eg, electromagnetic drive systems. DE can …

Artificial muscles enable the design of soft implantable devices which are poised to
transform the way we mechanically support the heart today. Heart failure is a prevalent and …

Dielectric elastomers generate muscle-like electroactive actuation, which is applicable in
soft machines, medical devices, etc. However, the actuation strain and energy density of …

Dielectric elastomer (DE) transducers are suitable candidates for the development of
compliant mechatronic devices, such as wearable smart skins and soft robots. If many …