Designing components using smartMOVE electroactive polymer technology

Marcus Rosenthal; Chris Weaber; Ilya Polyakov; Al Zarrabi; Peter Gise

doi:10.1117/12.782124

29 April 2008 Designing components using smartMOVE electroactive polymer technology

Marcus Rosenthal, Chris Weaber, Ilya Polyakov, Al Zarrabi, Peter Gise

Proceedings Volume 6927, Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD) 2008; 692704 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.782124
Event: SPIE Smart Structures and Materials + Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring, 2008, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

Designing components using SmartMOVE^TM electroactive polymer technology requires an understanding of the basic operation principles and the necessary design tools for integration into actuator, sensor and energy generation applications. Artificial Muscle, Inc. is collaborating with OEMs to develop customized solutions for their applications using smartMOVE. SmartMOVE is an advanced and elegant way to obtain almost any kind of movement using dielectric elastomer electroactive polymers. Integration of this technology offers the unique capability to create highly precise and customized motion for devices and systems that require actuation. Applications of SmartMOVE include linear actuators for medical, consumer and industrial applications, such as pumps, valves, optical or haptic devices. This paper will present design guidelines for selecting a smartMOVE actuator design to match the stroke, force, power, size, speed, environmental and reliability requirements for a range of applications. Power supply and controller design and selection will also be introduced. An overview of some of the most versatile configuration options will be presented with performance comparisons. A case example will include the selection, optimization, and performance overview of a smartMOVE actuator for the cell phone camera auto-focus and proportional valve applications.

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Marcus Rosenthal, Chris Weaber, Ilya Polyakov, Al Zarrabi, and Peter Gise "Designing components using smartMOVE electroactive polymer technology", Proc. SPIE 6927, Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD) 2008, 692704 (29 April 2008); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.782124

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