A dielectric elastomer actuator with self-sensing capability

Nguyen Huu Chuc; Doan Vu Thuy; Jonggil Park; Duksang Kim; Jachoon Koo; Youngkwan Lee; Jae-Do Nam; Hyouk Ryeol Choi

doi:10.1117/12.777900

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10 April 2008 A dielectric elastomer actuator with self-sensing capability

Nguyen Huu Chuc, Doan Vu Thuy, Jonggil Park, Duksang Kim, Jachoon Koo, Youngkwan Lee, Jae-Do Nam, Hyouk Ryeol Choi

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Proceedings Volume 6927, Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD) 2008; 69270V (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.777900
Event: SPIE Smart Structures and Materials + Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring, 2008, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

In this paper we present a dielectric elastomer actuator, which has the ability to sense the force acting on it without any additional sensing device. Basic physical behaviors of the dielectric elastomer are experimentally investigated and it is noted that the impedance of the dielectric elastomer varies depending on external forces acting on it. Based on that concept, we propose the principle of a self-sensing actuator according to experimental result. In addition, a multi-stacked actuator with self-sensing capability is realized to validate its feasibility.

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Nguyen Huu Chuc, Doan Vu Thuy, Jonggil Park, Duksang Kim, Jachoon Koo, Youngkwan Lee, Jae-Do Nam, and Hyouk Ryeol Choi "A dielectric elastomer actuator with self-sensing capability", Proc. SPIE 6927, Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD) 2008, 69270V (10 April 2008); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.777900

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