Multilayer Dielectric Elastomers (IMAGE)

Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Multilayer Dielectric Elastomers

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This soft muscle can move with low amounts of electricity. This type of actuator could be used in everything from wearable devices to soft grippers, laparoscopic surgical tools, entirely soft robots or artificial muscles in more complex robotics.

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Mishu Duduta/Harvard SEAS

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