March 2023 PMID 36921017

Laser-assisted failure recovery for dielectric elastomer actuators in aerial robots.

Suhan Kim, Yi-Hsuan Hsiao, Younghoon Lee, Weikun Zhu, Zhijian Ren, Farnaz Niroui, Yufeng Chen

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Abstract in brief

  • Insects can remain agile even after serious injuries, but most robots cannot adapt to damage as effectively.
  • Dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) can mimic muscle-like movement in robots, yet they often fail due to localized dielectric breakdowns, which affects their performance and durability.
  • Researchers developed durable DEAs that can withstand over 100 punctures and introduced a laser repair method to fix critical failures, resulting in an aerial robot that maintains stability and precision in flight despite significant damage.

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A new design for dielectric elastomer actuators enables aerial robots to achieve resilience—helping the drones continue to fly after severe damage. @MIT @RLEatMIT @MITEECS Read more: https://t.co/xMkiHzPsHc https://t.co/a8P7jeqh5M

Mar 16, 2023 · 14 likes · 3 shares · 27,677 followers View post →
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By optimizing the electrode design and using approaches to repair and isolate defects, dielectric elastomer actuators could endure severe damage and maintain flight performance. @MIT @RLEatMIT @MITEECS

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Mar 22, 2023 · 37 likes · 4 shares · 4,514,538 followers View post →
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By optimizing the electrode design and using approaches to repair and isolate defects, dielectric elastomer actuators could endure severe damage and maintain flight performance. @MIT @RLEatMIT @MITEECS

Mar 21, 2023 · 9 likes · 1 share · 27,677 followers View post →
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A new design for dielectric elastomer actuators enables aerial robots to achieve resilience—helping the drones continue to fly after severe damage. @MIT @RLEatMIT @MITEECS Read more: https://t.co/xMkiHzPsHc https://t.co/a8P7jeqh5M

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