High speed switched, multi-channel drive for high voltage dielectric actuation of a biomimetic sensory array

Martin J. Pearson, Tareq Assaf

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Abstract

Electro-Active Polymers (EAP) have been described as artificial muscles due to their composition andmuscle-like dynamics [1]. Consequently they have attracted a lot of attention from the biomimetic robotics research community and heralded as a potential alternative to conventional electromagnetic, pneumatic or hydraulic actuation technologies [2]. However, in practice there are a number of technical barriers to overcome before they gain widespread acceptance as robotic actuators [3]. Here we focus on overcoming one of those limiting factors for a type of EAP referred to as Dielectric Electro-Active Polymers (DEAP).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationBiomimetic and Biohybrid Systems - Third International Conference, Living Machines 2014, Proceedings
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages414-416
Number of pages3
ISBN (Print)9783319094342
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 31 Dec 2014
Event3rd International Conference on Biomimetic and Biohybrid Systems, Living Machines 2014 - Milan, Italy
Duration: 30 Jul 20141 Aug 2014

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
Volume8608 LNAI
ISSN (Print)0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

Conference

Conference3rd International Conference on Biomimetic and Biohybrid Systems, Living Machines 2014
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityMilan
Period30/07/141/08/14

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Theoretical Computer Science
  • General Computer Science

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