Versatile Soft Grippers with Intrinsic Electroadhesion Based on Multifunctional Polymer Actuators

Advanced MaterialsVolume 28, Issue 2 p. 231-238 Communication Versatile Soft Grippers with Intrinsic Electroadhesion Based on Multifunctional Polymer Actuators Jun Shintake, Jun Shintake Institute of Microengineering Neuchâtel Campus, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Rue de la Maladière 71b, CH-2000 Neuchâtel, Switzerland Institute of Microengineering Lausanne Campus, School of Engineering, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Station 17, CH-1015 Lausanne, SwitzerlandSearch for more papers by this authorSamuel Rosset, Samuel Rosset Institute of Microengineering Neuchâtel Campus, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Rue de la Maladière 71b, CH-2000 Neuchâtel, SwitzerlandSearch for more papers by this authorBryan Schubert, Bryan Schubert Institute of Microengineering Lausanne Campus, School of Engineering, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Station 17, CH-1015 Lausanne, SwitzerlandSearch for more papers by this authorDario Floreano, Dario Floreano Institute of Microengineering Lausanne Campus, School of Engineering, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Station 17, CH-1015 Lausanne, SwitzerlandSearch for more papers by this authorHerbert Shea, Corresponding Author Herbert Shea Institute of Microengineering Neuchâtel Campus, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Rue de la Maladière 71b, CH-2000 Neuchâtel, SwitzerlandE-mail: herbert.shea@epfl.chSearch for more papers by this author Jun Shintake, Jun Shintake Institute of Microengineering Neuchâtel Campus, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Rue de la Maladière 71b, CH-2000 Neuchâtel, Switzerland Institute of Microengineering Lausanne Campus, School of Engineering, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Station 17, CH-1015 Lausanne, SwitzerlandSearch for more papers by this authorSamuel Rosset, Samuel Rosset Institute of Microengineering Neuchâtel Campus, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Rue de la Maladière 71b, CH-2000 Neuchâtel, SwitzerlandSearch for more papers by this authorBryan Schubert, Bryan Schubert Institute of Microengineering Lausanne Campus, School of Engineering, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Station 17, CH-1015 Lausanne, SwitzerlandSearch for more papers by this authorDario Floreano, Dario Floreano Institute of Microengineering Lausanne Campus, School of Engineering, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Station 17, CH-1015 Lausanne, SwitzerlandSearch for more papers by this authorHerbert Shea, Corresponding Author Herbert Shea Institute of Microengineering Neuchâtel Campus, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Rue de la Maladière 71b, CH-2000 Neuchâtel, SwitzerlandE-mail: herbert.shea@epfl.chSearch for more papers by this author First published: 09 November 2015 https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.201504264Citations: 472Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Graphical Abstract A highly versatile soft gripper that can handle an unprecedented range of object types is developed based on a new design of dielectric elastomer actuators employing an interdigitated electrode geometry, simultaneously maximizing both electroadhesion and electrostatic actuation while incorporating self-sensing. The multifunctionality of the actuator leads to a highly integrated, lightweight, fast, soft gripper with simplified structure and control. Citing Literature Supporting Information As a service to our authors and readers, this journal provides supporting information supplied by the authors. Such materials are peer reviewed and may be re-organized for online delivery, but are not copy-edited or typeset. Technical support issues arising from supporting information (other than missing files) should be addressed to the authors. Filename Description adma201504264-sup-0001-S1.pdf3.1 MB Supplementary adma201504264-sup-0002-S2.mp42.5 MB Supplementary Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article. Volume28, Issue2January 13, 2016Pages 231-238 RelatedInformation