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2021-225 An Innovative Dielectric Elastomer and Multilayer Dielectric Elastomer Actuator with High Electrically Induced Actuation Strains
SUMMARY: UCLA researchers in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering have developed a dielectric elastomer and layering process that can produce actuators capable of high strain and high frequency actuation. BACKGROUND: Dielectric elastomers (DE) can act as deformable capacitors that can generate a mechanical movement in response to an...
Published: 7/19/2023   |   Inventor(s): Qibing Pei, Erin Askounis, Ye Shi
Keywords(s): Actuator, Capacitor, Dielectric, Elastomer, Electroactive Polymers, Flexible Electronics, Functional Materials, Haptic Technology, Haptic Technology Robotic Surgery, Robotics, Sensors, Smartphone
Category(s): Software & Algorithms, Software & Algorithms > Bioinformatics, Life Science Research Tools, Software & Algorithms > Programs
Fiber-Reinforced Elastomeric Material for Soft Robotic Applications
Causes Elastomer to Move in Desired Direction with Fewer Actuators, Increasing Range of Movement or Improving Energy EfficiencyThis fiber-reinforced elastomeric material improves the range of motion for soft robotics, allowing passive control over strain relationships in multiple directions without deforming elastomers. In soft robotics, such qualities...
Published: 6/27/2021   |   Inventor(s): Michael Krieg, Kamran Mohseni
Keywords(s): actuator, efficiency, Robotics
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering > Materials, Technology Classifications > Engineering > Mechanical
Improved KNN Thin Film Production
Technology Description Oregon State University is seeking a licensee or industry collaborator for an improved KNN based thin film production process. The newly described methods overcome the difficulties in chemical vapor, sol-gel, sputtering, and pulsed-laser deposition methods because it can be performed cost effectively, in air, using less energy,...
Published: 5/10/2021   |   Inventor(s): Michelle Dolgos, Dylan Fast, May Nyman, Brady Gibbons, Matthew Clark
Keywords(s): actuator, Chemical Synthesis, piezoelectric, sensor, thin film
Category(s): Chemical, Device, Engineering, Materials Science, Nanoscience & Microtechnologies, Physical Science, Research Tools, Software