Electroactive Polymers for Robotic Applications: Artificial Muscles and Sensors

by Kwang J. Kim (Editor), Satoshi Tadokoro (Editor)

This book covers the fundamental properties, modeling, and demonstration of Electroactive polymers in robotic applications. It particularly details artificial muscles and sensors. In addition, the book discusses the properties and uses in robotics applications of ionic polymer–metal composite actuators and dielectric elastomers.

291 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2007