Mechanical characterization of dielectric elastomer actuator

• Main Author: Okazaki, Masaaki Lucas.
• Other Authors: School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: 2010
• Subjects: DRNTU::Engineering::Mechanical engineering::Mechanics and dynamics
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/40936
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Actuators such as pneumatics and hydraulics are important components in mechanical devices, and have served mankind well in application such as vehicles and robots. However, in small scales these traditional actuators may not be very efficient and effective.