@inproceedings{a738b28b54b140d08a4ddecfe6d1bf42,
title = "Soft actuators and their fabrication for bio-inspired mobile robots",
abstract = "Dielectric elastomer actuators (DEA), which are capable of muscle-like actuation, have potential to drive insect-inspired flapping-wing robotfly. There have yet been successfully used to drive flapping wings due to various limitations. This paper revisits their use and integration in a thoracic mechanism as either indirect or direct muscles. Three forms of DEA, i.e. folded, rolled, and pre-stretched membrane, were evaluated and integrated in different thoracic mechanisms. The pre-strained membrane of dielectric elastomer was found capable of generating a large rotation. On the other hand, the folded and rolled ones with either no or little pre-strain performed modestly in this flapping-wing application. Pre-strain was found to be important to maximize the actuator performance. In addition, this paper reviewed manufacturing processes for multi-layered DEAs and possibility of introducing pre-strained in the multi-layered layup.",
author = "Lau, {Gih Keong} and Low, {Sze Shien} and Chin, {Yao Wei} and Heng, {Kim Rui}",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} Copyright 2014 by Research Publishing Services.",
year = "2014",
month = may,
day = "26",
doi = "10.3850/978-981-09-0446-3_120",
language = "English",
volume = "Part F129095",
series = "Proceedings of the International Conference on Progress in Additive Manufacturing",
publisher = "Research Publishing Services",
pages = "185--192",
editor = "Chua, {Chee Kai} and Yeong, {Wai Yee} and Tan, {Ming Jen} and Erjia Liu",
booktitle = "Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Progress in Additive Manufacturing, Pro-AM 2014",
}