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Development of Artificial Muscle Materials

Bioscience & Fiber Engineering  Smart Fiber Engineering

09.11.11.

We are developing electroactive artificial muscle using dielectric polymer materials. The actuators show huge deformation and swift response. The polymers can imply shape memory and self-healing property. These materials can be expected to open new field of functional fibers and devices.