Development of artificial adsorption device using dielectric elastomer

Abstract

We aim to develop a flexible and lightweight adsorption device. By combining a hydrostatically coupled dielectric elastomer actuator (HCDEA) and a suction cup using silicone, a soft adsorption device is constructed. In this paper, the fabrication method of the adsorption device is explained and the performances of the device with different size of the device and with different hardness of silicon material are investigated.