Mechanically durable and damage resilient dielectric elastomer actuators

• Main Author: Tan, Matthew Wei Ming
• Other Authors: Lee Pooi See
• Format: Thesis-Doctor of Philosophy
• Language: English
• Published: Nanyang Technological University 2023
• Subjects: Engineering::Materials::Organic/Polymer electronics; Engineering::Materials::Mechanical strength of materials
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/166347
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Robots have become ubiquitous and integral to the daily lives of people. These robots are often composed of rigid structural materials that enable them to apply large loads and perform tasks with precision. However, these rigid robots lack compliance and adaptability, making them unsafe for human in...