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22 March 2021 A multi-degree of freedom bending actuator based on a novel cylindrical polyvinyl chloride gel
Zachary Frank, Zakai Olsen, Taeseon Hwang, Kwang Jin Kim
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Proceedings Volume 11587, Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD) XXIII; 115870K (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2584190
Event: SPIE Smart Structures + Nondestructive Evaluation, 2021, Online Only
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In this work, we investigate PVC gels, a material which responds to electric stimuli, for use I as multi-directional bending actuators. PVC gel bending actuators have been studied, however none of these allow for multidirectional control. PVC gels offer many favorable properties in comparison to other electroactive materials, such as the ability to move in air, high displacement, low power requirements, and lower voltage requirements than other electroactive polymers. A bending actuator which can be controlled to bend in multiple directions is fabricated and tested for its mechanical properties. A mathematical model which can predict actuator motion is also presented.
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Zachary Frank, Zakai Olsen, Taeseon Hwang, and Kwang Jin Kim "A multi-degree of freedom bending actuator based on a novel cylindrical polyvinyl chloride gel", Proc. SPIE 11587, Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD) XXIII, 115870K (22 March 2021); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2584190
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KEYWORDS
Actuators
Electroactive polymers
Electrodes
Electromechanical design
Composites
Control systems
Dielectric elastomer actuators
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