Electroactive Polymer (EAP) Actuators as Artificial Muscles: Reality, Potential, and Challenges (SPIE PRESS Monograph Vol. PM98)

This book reviews the state of the art of electroactive polymers (EAP), so-called artificial muscles. Key aspects and infrastructure are examined in detail, including available materials, analytical models, processing techniques, and characterization methods. It is intended as a comprehensive reference book, a technology user's guide, and a tutorial resource. It also discusses the future of EAP in robotics, entertainment, and medicine, among other uses.