Fluidic Elastomer Actuators (FEAs) are lightweight and flexible systems, crucial in robotics and biomedical devices, with challenges in real-time monitoring. Researchers have developed a Dielectric ...

likely hindering the nominal operation of the actuator." Unlike piezoresistive sensors, DES is flexible and can withstand large deformative rearrangements, making them ideal for real-time monitoring ...

A group of researchers from Shibaura Institute of Technology (SIT) developed the Dielectric Elastomer Sensor (DES) to measure the pressure and vibration response in soft fluidic structures.

likely hindering the nominal operation of the actuator." Unlike piezoresistive sensors, DES is flexible and can withstand large deformative rearrangements, making them ideal for real-time ...

State Key Laboratory of Integrated Optoelectronics, JLU Region, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, China ...

Artificial muscles are reshaping robotics, bridging gaps between imagination and reality. What new frontiers will these ...

Abstract: While linear actuators have many applications, the majority of them are rigid and straight, limiting their applications and the work environment. This article presents a novel design for an ...

However, current technologies often hinder tactile sensation or restrict measurements to specific areas of the hands. This study presents a novel flexible optical tactile force sensor that can be ...

As the demand for IIoT increases, so does the complexity of managing aspects like investment costs, connectivity, data ...