Dynamic characteristics of a dielectric elastomer actuator fabricated using a stretchable CNT powder electrode
Penulis/Author
Ardi Wiranata, S.T., M. Eng., Ph.D (1); Abdulsalam Mohammed Abdullah Haidar (2); Taichi Murakami (3); Ayato Minaminosono (4); Zebing Mao (5); Shingo Maeda (6)
Tanggal/Date
2022
Kata Kunci/Keyword
Abstrak/Abstract
Soft haptic feedback devices for a human–robot–virtual
reality (VR) interfaces have become popular in soft
robotics. Dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) have
strong potential for use in haptic feedback devices because
of their simple structure, good flexibility, and low weight.
Since DEAs can operate at a broad range of frequencies
to produce multi-sensation feedback, they can potentially
be used in haptic feedback applications. One of the
challenges facing the use of DEAs in such systems is the
lack of an easy DEA fabrication method and the unknown
dynamic characteristics of DEAs in different frequency
operations. We recently developed a simple and reliable
brushing-based fabrication method for DEAs [1]. In this
study, we apply our do-it-yourself–like methods to
fabricate polydimethylsiloxane-type DEAs and
investigate more about dynamic properties of the DEAs
towards the realization a haptic feedback system.
