抄録
We are developing a fin type actuator using artificial muscles. The purpose of this actuator is instead of the screw propeller on control in slow speed. The underwater creatures have functions that are possible to move freely in the water even if there are disturbance such as tidal current and coastal waves. Developing actuator imitates the function of fish fin and uses an artificial muscle. Artificial muscles are included various materials and are used an electro conductive polymer. In this paper, we introduce the concept of the developing actuator and electro conductive polymer that is an artificial muscle.
