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A Scalable and Tunable Haptic Array Based on Dielectric Elastomer Actuators in a Patch-Like Form Factor (Case No. 2023-203)

Summary: Researchers at the Soft Materials Laboratory at UCLA developed a haptic array with high force displacement output in a patch-like, wearable form. Background: Virtual reality (VR) is advancing rapidly and projected to balloon as an industry to over $200 billion by 2029. The success of virtual and augmented reality (AR) is dependent on creating...

Published: 5/22/2024 | Inventor(s): Qibing Pei, Roshan Plamthottam, Guo Yuxuan

Keywords(s): Augmented Reality, Elastomer, Force sensor, force-sensing, Haptic Technology, interactive sensing application, Sensor, smart sensing, Virtual Reality

Category(s): Electrical > Visual Computing > AR/VR/Mixed Reality, Electrical, Electrical > Displays, Electrical > Visual Computing

2021-225 An Innovative Dielectric Elastomer and Multilayer Dielectric Elastomer Actuator with High Electrically Induced Actuation Strains

SUMMARY: UCLA researchers in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering have developed a dielectric elastomer and layering process that can produce actuators capable of high strain and high frequency actuation. BACKGROUND: Dielectric elastomers (DE) can act as deformable capacitors that can generate a mechanical movement in response to an...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Qibing Pei, Erin Askounis, Ye Shi

Keywords(s): Actuator, Capacitor, Dielectric, Elastomer, Electroactive Polymers, Flexible Electronics, Functional Materials, Haptic Technology, Haptic Technology Robotic Surgery, Robotics, Sensors, Smartphone

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