Abstract: Dielectric elastomer (DE) membrane transducers are well known for exhibiting large deformations when subject to high voltage. Furthermore, DEs are characterized by an actuation bandwidth of several kilohertz, which allows ...

Abstract: This paper presents a model for the electromechanically coupled dynamic behavior of dielectric elastomer actuators (DEA). The main goal is to develop a lumped, dynamic model which can be used for the optimization of actuator ...

Abstract: For a number of emerging mechatronics applications, dielectric elastomers (DEs) appear as a more energy efficient, lightweight, and low-cost solution with respect to established actuation technologies based, e.g., on ...