Artificial muscle as shock absorber: Dampen annoying vibrations in a car or supply wireless power
Monday, June 4, 2012 - 10:30
in Physics & Chemistry
Engineers are working on intelligent materials that can diminish vibrations and extract power from the environment. These electro-active elastomers could dampen annoying vibrations in a car, for example, or supply wireless power to sensors in otherwise inaccessible places.