In progress Discussion on Artificial Muscles through use of Electroactive Polymers

[DeSchaine]

Technology Submission
Technology Report Name of Origin Country: Republic of Taeunas Name of Technology/Object: Artificial Muscles Supporting Real Life References: http://science.sciencemag.org/content/343/6173/868 http://rsfs.royalsocietypublishing.org/c...4/20160026 https://www.sri.com/engage/products-solutions/epam http://io9.gizmodo.com/scientists-just-c...1526957560 http://www.popsci.com/technology/article...c-blinking https://www.livescience.com/43536-yarn-m...scles.html https://www.scientificamerican.com/artic...s-2008-02/ https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/stati...glove.html http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/a75...love-grip/ http://www.reuters.com/video/2016/10/10/...=370096573 http://spie.org/newsroom/1738-electroact...eID=x37076
Report Description: A suitable ElectroActive Polymer (EAP) is stimulated by an electric field, causing it to change in size or shape. Through the use of various sizes and shapes of EAP strands, it is possible to affect movement similar to that of human muscle. This has major implications in the fields of robotic and medical sciences, as well as other engineering areas. Show ContentSpecifications: Estimates put the strength of properly supported artificial muscles at 100x that of a human, making it ideal for industrial applications.

[Rommy]

Yes, yes...but what are they?