Latest: Fundamentals and Development Status of Dielectric Elastomers and Artificial Muscles and Their Applications
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★What materials enable muscle assistance for people with disabilities and vibration power generation?! ★What is artificial muscle (electroactive polymer, EPA)?
Lecturer Masaki Chiba, Ph.D., Representative of Chiba Institute of Science Mikio Waki, Representative Director of Wits Co., Ltd. Target Audience: Engineers and personnel interested in new actuators and devices that generate power by driving them in reverse, as well as their materials and manufacturing. Venue: Kawasaki City International Exchange Center, Conference Room 1 [Kanagawa, Kawasaki] 10 to 12 minutes walk from "Motosumiyoshi Station" on the Tokyu Toyoko Line and Tokyu Meguro Line. Date and Time: Thursday, December 22, 2011, 13:30-16:30 Capacity: 30 people. *Please apply early as there may be a rush of applications. Participation Fee: [Early Bird Discount Price] 46,200 yen (tax included, including text costs) for up to 2 people per company. *Limited to Tech-Zone members who apply by December 8. Membership registration is free. *After December 8, the [Regular Price] will be 49,350 yen (tax included, including text costs) for up to 2 people per company.
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**Abstract** Recently, the use of electroactive polymers (EAP) that can deform under electric fields or generate pressure has begun to feel increasingly realistic, reminiscent of stories from the world of science fiction. In the near future, it is expected that individuals with disabilities due to accidents will be able to perform activities significantly better than ordinary people, and that vehicles will operate using EAP technology. Additionally, EAPs that can prevent building collapses due to earthquakes are anticipated to emerge in the market. Dielectric elastomers, beyond their applications in various actuators, sensors, and motors, can also generate electricity by utilizing power generation phenomena. This allows for electricity generation from gentle kinetic energy, which is difficult with existing devices, and harnessing energy from natural sources as well as the movements of people, animals, vehicles, and buildings, leading to great expectations for applications across a wide range of fields.
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**Program** 1. Current Status of Artificial Muscle-type Actuators 1) Introduction to Electroactive Polymers (EAP) 2) Electroactive Polymers utilizing ions and magnetism and their characteristics 2. Evolution of Dielectric Elastomers and Future Prospects 1) Operating principles, manufacturing methods, and key points for using dielectric elastomer actuators 2) Applications of dielectric elastomer actuators 1. Applications in pumps, motors, switches, etc. 2. Applications in smart materials (such as applications in micro factories) 3. Applications in directional speakers, sonars, noise reduction systems, etc. 4. Applications in sensors 3) Applications in High-efficiency Artificial Muscle Power Generation Systems 1. Power generation principles 2. Applications in compact power generation systems and wireless systems 3. Wearable power generation systems 4. Applications in wave power generation systems and the fisheries industry 5. Power generation systems utilizing hydro, wind, and solar thermal energy 6. Future of artificial muscle power generation systems 3. Driving Experience of Dielectric Elastomers and Future Developments
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