Identification of the mechanical state of DEAP transducers based on integrated DEAP sensors

Thorben Hoffstadt; Martin Griese; Jürgen Maas

doi:10.1117/12.2045100

8 March 2014 Identification of the mechanical state of DEAP transducers based on integrated DEAP sensors

Thorben Hoffstadt, Martin Griese, Jürgen Maas

Proceedings Volume 9056, Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD) 2014; 90561B (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2045100
Event: SPIE Smart Structures and Materials + Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring, 2014, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

Besides actuator and generator applications, dielectric electroactive polymers (DEAP) are also predestined for sensor applications to monitor the actual mechanical state based on the deformation dependent electrical pa- rameters of the DEAP. In order to ensure a high sensitivity, accuracy and dynamic a suitable sensor concept is required. Within this contribution a summary of multiple sensor concepts is presented, which are designed for positioning-actuators. To investigate these concepts, an FEM simulation is used, considering electrical and mechanical constraints. Furthermore, identification algorithms are presented to evaluate such sensor concepts.

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Thorben Hoffstadt, Martin Griese, and Jürgen Maas "Identification of the mechanical state of DEAP transducers based on integrated DEAP sensors", Proc. SPIE 9056, Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD) 2014, 90561B (8 March 2014); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2045100

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