Compared to traditional robots, soft robots have more intriguing performance. Dielectric
elastomer actuators (DEAs) are the key components of soft robots. Analyzing various …

Dielectric elastomers have attracted considerable attention both from academia and industry
alike over the last two decades due to their superior mechanical properties. In parallel …

Surface morphological instability, induced by geometric incompatibility, is ubiquitous in
nature and plays a pivotal role in maintaining specific biological functions in organs. In this …

We investigate the nonlinear vibrations of a functionally graded dielectric elastomer plate
subjected to electromechanical loads. We focus on local and global dynamics in the system …

Twisting can generate internal stress and store torsional energy, which is widely used as
actuators and energy harvesters in electronic and biomedical fields. However, uncovering …

In this paper, the theory of nonlinear electroelasticity is used to examine deformations of a
dielectric elastomer tube, reinforced by two families of helical fibers with different angles …

Abstract 3D-printed composite structures employed in applications such as soft robotics,
actuators, and artificial muscles typically experience different loading and deformation …

Mechanical to electrical energy conversion is a well-established energy transduction
approach. However, cases in which a mechanical energy source is not available call for new …

Soft polymeric adhesives capable of experiencing large deformations are used in many
applications, including soft robotics, stretchable electronics, and tissue engineering. The …

In this work, we consider the problem of finite deformations of a dielectric tube under the
action of an electric field. The tube consists of two layers, each of which is helically …