Dielectric Elastomers: Materials that can change shape when an electric field is applied, often used in soft actuators. Proprioceptive Materials: Materials that can sense their own position and ...

in conjunction with dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs). By expertly controlling the areal expanding and contractive strain of these materials, the researchers have unlocked simultaneous and ...

Smart materials repurposed as electroactive polymers or, more specifically, dielectric elastomer actuators/ionic polymer actuators can transform electric signals into mechanical deformations.

More information: Fangzhou Li et al, Reducing Dielectric Loss of High‐Dielectric‐Constant Elastomer via Rigid Short‐Chain ...