Bryan Schubert

Variable stiffness actuator for soft robotics using dielectric elastomer and low-melting-point alloy

A novel variable stiffness actuator composed of a dielectric elastomer actuator (DEA) and a low-melting-point-alloy (LMPA) embedded silicone substrate is demonstrated. The device which we call variable stiffness dielectric elastomer actuator (VSDEA) enables functional soft robots with a simplified s…