Dielectric elastomer actuators for soft implants: Advances and key challenges for clinical translation
Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures
Published online on April 16, 2026
Abstract
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Stretchable actuators that replicate the motion of natural muscle are crucial for the development of next-generation biomedical implants. Among these, dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) standout due to their high compliance, energy density, and silent ...
Stretchable actuators that replicate the motion of natural muscle are crucial for the development of next-generation biomedical implants. Among these, dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) standout due to their high compliance, energy density, and silent ...