Electroactive Polymers (EAP) as Emerging Technology for Devices and Robotics Review, Capabilities, Applications and Potential
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Deformable membranes actuated by high mechanical power density composite electroactive polymers using tailored electric field
The objective of the project was to develop a versatile electroactuator based on a specific class of EAP, conductive polymer, that is capable of developing high forces and displacements in both bending and linear contraction/expansion movements.
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A CAE Approach in Application of Natfion-Pt Composite (ICPF) Actuators -- Analysis for Surface Wipers of NASA Muses-CN Nanorovers
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Equivalent Circuit of Ionic Polymeric Metal Composites
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Electroactive Polymers (EAP) as actuators for potential future planetary mechanisms
This paper provides backgrund about these materials and it includes a review of the state of the art, challenges and potential applications of these materials for future space missions.
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Enabling novel planetary and terrestrial mechanisms using electroactive materials at the JPL's NDEAA Lab
Increasingly, electroactive materials are used to produce acutators, sensors, displays and other elements of mechanisms and devices. In recognition of the potential of these materials, research at the JPL's NDEAA Lab have led to many novel space and terrestrial applications. This effort involves mostly the use of piezoelectric and electroactive polymers (EAP).
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Biomimetics - using nature as an inspiring model for innovation
In this presentation, various aspects of the field of biomimetics will be reviewed, examples of inspiring biological models and practical applications will be described, and challenges and potential direction of the field will be discussed.
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Biomimetics - biologically inspired technology
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An Ultrasonic Sampler and Sensor Platform for In-Situ Astrobiological Exploration
The search for existing or past life in the Universe is one of the most important objectives of NASA's mission. In support of this objective, ultrasonic based mechanisms are currently being developed at JPL to allow probing and sampling rocks as well as perform as a sensor platform for in-situ astrobiological analysis. The technology is based on the novel Ultrasonic/Sonic Driller/Corer (USDC), which requires low axial force, thereby overcoming one of the major limitations of planetary sampling in low gravity using conventional drills. The USDC was demonstrated to: 1) drill ice and various rocks including granite, diorite, basalt and limestone, 2) not require bit sharpening, and 3) operate at high and low temperatures. The capabilities that are being investigated including probing the ground to select sampling sites, collecting various forms of samples, and hosting sensors for measuring chemical/physical properties. A series of modifications of the USDC basic configuration were implemented leading an ultrasonic abrasion tool (URAT), Ultrasonic Gopher for deep Drilling, and the lab-on-a-drill.
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Making science fiction an engineering reality using biologically-inspired technologies
This paper reviews the state of the art and challenges to some of the biologically inspired technologies and the potential impact on the field of NDE.
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Challenges to the Application of IPMC as Actuators of Planetary Mechanisms
Ion-exchange polymer membrane metallic composites (IPMC) are one of the electroactive polymers (EAP) that were shown to have potential application as actuators.
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Electroactive Polymers (EAP) Characterization Methods
Electroactive polymers (EAP) are emerging as a new class of actuation materials being considered in a wide range of applications.
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A CAE Approach in Application of Nafion-PT Composite (ICPF) Actuators - Analysis for Surface Wipers of NASA MUSES-CN Nanorovers
Nafion-Pt composite (ICPF) is one of the most practical electroactive polymer nearest to applications.
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4. Parallels in Communication and Navigation Technology and Natural Phenomenon
This chapter represents an introspective search for hidden connections between technology and nature and inadvertent influence on biomimicry – especially as it pertains to links to electromagnetics in navigation and communication systems. Several devices, phenomena, and approaches to problem solving are considered and an attempt is made to identify linkages between experiences, observables and the way we think about and create new technology.
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