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Electroactive Polymer (EAP) Actuators for Future Humanlike RobotsHuman-like robots are increasingly becoming an engineering reality thanks to recent technology advances. These robots, which are inspired greatly by science fiction, were originated from the desire to reproduce the human appearance, functions and intelligence and they may become our household appliance or even companion. The development of such robots is greatly supported by emerging biologically inspired technologies. Potentially, electroactive polymer (EAP) materials are offering actuation capabilities that allow emulating the action of our natural muscles for making such machines perform lifelike. There are many technical issues related to making such robots including the need for EAP materials that can operate as effective actuators. Beside the technology challenges these robots also raise concerns that need to be addressed prior to forming super capable robots. These include the need to prevent accidents, deliberate harm, or their use in crimes. In this paper, the potential EAP actuators and the challenges that these robots may pose will be reviewed.
Document ID
20150008325
Acquisition Source
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Document Type
Conference Paper
External Source(s)
Authors
Bar-Cohen, Yoseph
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
May 18, 2015
Publication Date
March 9, 2009
Subject Category
Cybernetics, Artificial Intelligence And Robotics
Meeting Information
Meeting: Annual International Symposium on Smart Structures and Materials & Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring
Location: San Diego, CA
Country: United States
Start Date: March 9, 2009
End Date: March 12, 2009
Sponsors: International Society for Optical Engineering
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other
Keywords
biomimetics
robotics

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