Paper 13431-66
Paper 13431-66
Dielectric elastomer switch with the potential as bricks of cooperative multi-actuator system
18 March 2025 • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM PDT | Grand Ballroom C/D (Ballroom Level)
Abstract
Dielectric elastomers (DE) are electroactive polymers with multifunctional properties such as actuation, sensing, and energy harvesting. We present the application of complex DE-circuitry to combine and intrinsically control multiple unit cells, simulated using SIMULINK. By integrating different DE components, we simulated networks capable of switching between predefined actuation patterns. The model accurately inverted the square wave pulse input voltage at each stage, replicating the delayed feedback of the DE switch. This approach can be extended to model more complex systems, validated through experimentation. It establishes the foundation for advanced multi-actuator systems in soft robotics and beyond, offering intelligent solutions for various challenges.
Presenter
Chen Jiao
TU Dresden (Germany)
Dr. Chen Jiao was born in Nanjing (China). He completed his B.Sc. in Chemistry from Fuzhou University, China in 2016. Subsequently, he obtained his M.Sc. in Polymer Chemistry from Beijing Normal University, China in 2019. During this period, his research focused on the development and application of high-strength hydrogels with different construction methods. Afterwards, he earned his doctor degree in Polymer Chemistry at the TU Dresden, Germany in February 2024, which was under the supervision of Prof. Brigitte Voit in Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden. His PhD dissertation focused on the protein capture and release and biocatalytic polymerization in microchannels using microfluidics technology. Currently, Dr. Jiao’s work focuses on the fabrication, characterization and applications of dielectric elastomer transducers, particularly their miniaturization and their application in complex functionalized circuits.