Low-Mass Muscle Actuators Using Electroactive Polymers (EAP)

Smith, J.; Simpson, J.; Shahinpoor, M.; Xue, T.; Bar-Cohen, Y.

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Low-Mass Muscle Actuators Using Electroactive Polymers (EAP)

Smith, J.·Simpson, J.·Shahinpoor, M.·Xue, T.·Bar-Cohen, Y.

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NASA is seeking to reduce the mass, size, consumed power, and cost of the instrumentation used in its future missions.

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Smith, J., Simpson, J., Shahinpoor, M., Xue, T., Bar-Cohen, Y.. 1998-03-01. Low-Mass Muscle Actuators Using Electroactive Polymers (EAP). https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20210001331

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