Prof. Federico Carpi Profile

Prof. Federico Carpi

Associate Professor at Univ degli Studi di Firenze

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Publications (19)

Proceedings Article | 17 April 2017 Presentation + Paper

A dielectric elastomer actuator-based tactile display for multiple fingertip interaction with virtual soft bodies

Hugh Boys, Gabriele Frediani, Stefan Poslad, James Busfield, Federico Carpi

Proceedings Volume 10163, 101632D (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2259957

KEYWORDS: Electrodes, Multilayers, Silicon, Haptic technology, Dielectric elastomer actuators, Actuators, Dielectrics, Human-machine interfaces, Interfaces, Control systems, Optical tracking, Displays, Virtual reality

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Proceedings Article | 17 April 2017 Paper

Electrical breakdown detection system for dielectric elastomer actuators

Michele Ghilardi, James J. Busfield, Federico Carpi

Proceedings Volume 10163, 101632B (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2258617

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Dielectric elastomer actuators, Electrical breakdown, System integration, Dielectrics, Polymers, Safety, Combustion, Electrodes, Microcontrollers, Signal detection, Analog electronics, Control systems, Detection and tracking algorithms

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Proceedings Article | 15 April 2016 Presentation + Paper

Electrical breakdown of dielectric elastomers: influence of compression, electrode's curvature and environmental humidity

Bin Chen, Matthias Kollosche, Mark Stewart, James Busfield, Federico Carpi

Proceedings Volume 9798, 97980Q (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2218603

KEYWORDS: Humidity, Dielectrics, Electrodes, Electrical breakdown, Environmental sensing, Actuators, Molecules, Sensors, Metals, Gold

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Proceedings Article | 29 March 2011 Paper

Dielectric elastomer actuators with granular coupling

Federico Carpi, Gabriele Frediani, Massimo Nanni, Danilo De Rossi

Proceedings Volume 7976, 79760X (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.880041

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Manufacturing, Silicon, Liquids, Dielectric elastomer actuators, Prototyping, Dielectrics, Electrodes, Diffusion, Solid state electronics

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Proceedings Article | 29 March 2011 Paper

Opportunities of hydrostatically coupled dielectric elastomer actuators for haptic interfaces

Federico Carpi, Gabriele Frediani, Danilo De Rossi

Proceedings Volume 7976, 797618 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.880042

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Haptic technology, Dielectric elastomer actuators, Prototyping, Safety, Manufacturing, Virtual reality, Electrodes, Carbon

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Proceedings Article | 9 April 2010 Paper

Hydrostatically coupled dielectric elastomer actuators for tactile displays and cutaneous stimulators

Federico Carpi, Gabriele Frediani, Danilo De Rossi

Proceedings Volume 7642, 76420E (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.847562

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Silicon, Prototyping, Dielectrics, Safety, Manufacturing, Transducers, Dielectric elastomer actuators, Human-machine interfaces, Electrodes

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Proceedings Article | 19 May 2009 Paper

A new concept for dielectric elastomer actuators: hydrostatic coupling

Federico Carpi, Gabriele Frediani, Danilo De Rossi

Proceedings Volume 7362, 73620H (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.821712

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Dielectrics, Prototyping, Silicon, Electroactive polymers, Safety, Computer aided design, Electrodes, Interfaces, Dielectric elastomer actuators

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Proceedings Article | 6 April 2009 Paper

Dielectric elastomer actuators with hydrostatic coupling

Federico Carpi, Gabriele Frediani, Danilo De Rossi

Proceedings Volume 7287, 72870D (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.815459

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Dielectrics, Prototyping, Silicon, Electroactive polymers, Safety, Computer aided design, Electrodes, Interfaces, Dielectric elastomer actuators

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Proceedings Article | 29 April 2008 Paper

Elastomeric contractile actuators for hand rehabilitation splints

Federico Carpi, Andrea Mannini, Danilo De Rossi

Proceedings Volume 6927, 692705 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.774644

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Dielectrics, Modulation, Prototyping, Electronics, Electroactive polymers, Dielectric elastomer actuators, Resistance, Electrodes, Silicon

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Proceedings Article | 10 April 2008 Paper

Enhancement of the electromechanical transduction properties of a silicone elastomer by blending with a conjugated polymer

F. Carpi, G. Gallone, F. Galantini, D. De Rossi

Proceedings Volume 6927, 692707 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.776641

KEYWORDS: Silicon, Polymers, Dielectrics, Composites, Silicon carbide, Ceramics, Epoxies, Biomedical optics, Actuators, Polymeric actuators

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Proceedings Article | 4 April 2007 Paper

Contractile folded dielectric elastomer actuators

F. Carpi, D. De Rossi

Proceedings Volume 6524, 65240D (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.715594

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Dielectric elastomer actuators, Prototyping, Dielectrics, Electrodes, Electroactive polymers, Robotics, Silicon, Biomedical optics, Modulation

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Proceedings Article | 22 March 2006 Paper

Buckling dielectric elastomer actuators and their use as motors for the eyeballs of an android face

F. Carpi, G. Fantoni, P. Guerrini, D. De Rossi

Proceedings Volume 6168, 61681A (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.655254

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Electrodes, Silicon, Dielectric elastomer actuators, Dielectrics, Machine vision, Electroactive polymers, Skin, Prototyping, Cameras

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Proceedings Article | 22 March 2006 Paper

Activation of dielectric elastomer actuators by means of human electrophysiological signals

F. Carpi, S. Raspopovic, D. De Rossi

Proceedings Volume 6168, 61681B (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.655242

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Dielectric elastomer actuators, Electromyography, Electrodes, Signal detection, Electrocardiography, Control systems, Dielectrics, Electroactive polymers, Algorithm development

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Proceedings Article | 17 March 2006 Paper

Contractile dielectric elastomer actuator with folded shape

Federico Carpi, Danilo De Rossi

Proceedings Volume 6168, 61680D (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.655250

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Dielectric elastomer actuators, Electrodes, Dielectrics, Prototyping, Silicon, Manufacturing, Robotics, Electroactive polymers, Polymers

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Proceedings Article | 6 May 2005 Paper

A new contractile linear actuator made of dielectric elastomers

Federico Carpi, Antonio Migliore, Danilo De Rossi

Proceedings Volume 5759, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.593918

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Dielectrics, Optical spheres, Electrodes, Dielectric elastomer actuators, Prototyping, Electroactive polymers, Silicon, Fabrication, Robotics

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Proceedings Article | 6 May 2005 Paper

Eyeball pseudo-muscular actuators for an android face

Federico Carpi, Danilo De Rossi

Proceedings Volume 5759, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.594026

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Eye, Machine vision, Dielectrics, Telecommunications, Optical spheres, Visualization, Polymeric actuators, Polymers, Electrodes

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Proceedings Article | 28 July 2003 Paper

Recruited dielectric elastomer motor units as a pseudomuscular actuator

Federico Lorussi, Alessandro Tognetti, Federico Carpi, Alberto Mazzoldi, Danilo De Rossi

Proceedings Volume 5051, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.484323

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Dielectrics, Electromechanical design, Control systems, Electrodes, Silicon, Design control compliance, Electroactive polymers, Kinematics, Systems modeling

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Proceedings Article | 28 July 2003 Paper

High-strain dielectric elastomer for actuation

Federico Carpi, Alberto Mazzoldi, Danilo De Rossi

Proceedings Volume 5051, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.484315

KEYWORDS: Dielectrics, Actuators, Electrodes, Polymers, Polymeric actuators, Dielectric elastomer actuators, Carbon, Electroactive polymers, Transducers, Dielectric breakdown

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