Polymeric materials that stretch out when electrically stimulated can benefit from realistic numerical simulations
Wednesday, June 29, 2016 - 07:31
in Physics & Chemistry
Robotic devices are usually composed of hard components such as aluminum and steel, in contrast to the soft tissues that power biological organisms. A study conducted by A*STAR researchers now makes it easier to turn squishy, electroactive polymers into artificial muscles and biomimetic energy harvesters through computer-aided design.