Industrial developments of dielectric EAP sensor technology

Alexander York

doi:10.1117/12.3018480

10 May 2024 Industrial developments of dielectric EAP sensor technology

Alexander York

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Proceedings Volume PC12945, Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD) XXVI; PC129450A (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3018480
Event: SPIE Smart Structures + Nondestructive Evaluation, 2024, Long Beach, California, United States

Abstract

There have been many challenges over the past 20 years to bring Dielectric EAP technology to commercial viability. Aside from exhaustive R&D efforts, manufacturing at reasonable costs and market adaptation are two of the biggest. This presentation will explore this history from the original start of Artificial Muscle Inc. through Bayer’s commercial launch of the ViviTouch haptics product line to the technology’s current commercial landscape. This review will give an inside look at where markets rejected the technology and how it eventually became successful with DE sensors. It will give a view into the innovative materials and designs that underpin EAP sensors, highlighting their adaptability for various sensing functions such as strain and pressure. It also addresses challenges and prospects in the commercialization of EAP sensors, including manufacturing scalability, reliability, and integration with existing systems. Furthermore, it explores potential future directions for EAP sensor technology and its role in shaping the industry's future.

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Alexander York "Industrial developments of dielectric EAP sensor technology", Proc. SPIE PC12945, Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD) XXVI, PC129450A (10 May 2024); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3018480

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