Soft electric actuators production and automation company? When a voltage is applied across the opposing electrodes, one electrode becomes positively charged and the other negatively charged. Since opposite charges attract, the electrodes squeeze together and displace the liquid from in between them to the region of the device that is not covered by electrodes. This process results in an overall shape change of the soft structure. Using this basic principle (below), actuators can be created to achieve different types of motion such as expansion and contraction, while featuring controllable, fast, and efficient operation.

Soft robotics is a subfield of robotics that aims to reproduce the versatility of biological organisms by incorporating soft or compliant components into robotic structures, increasing their adaptability and resilience. One key focus of soft robotics is the development of muscle-like soft actuators that leverage compliant materials. Artimus Robotics is the only soft robotics company that offers soft actuator technology that is electrically controlled, provides continuously variable output, operates at high speeds, and is silent. Artimus Robotics has applied its HASEL actuator technology to a wide variety of industries such as industrial automation, human machine interfaces, and defense.

HASEL actuators utilize thin plastic films and liquids to achieve high mechanical compliance. HASEL actuators provide physical input to increase the transmission of information between humans and machine interfaces. Traditionally, robotic grips consisted of tough joints and extenders that could be dangerous if in contact with humans. Soft robotics attempts to ‘soften’ these robots, bringing more calculated and lifelike movements. Instead of applying brutal force to objects, the field of ‘soft robotics’ has been able to construct helpful gripping mechanisms that assist in settings such as elderly care and minimally-invasive surgery. Find extra details at silent actuators.

HASEL actuators provide direct conversion of electrical energy to mechanical energy eliminating complexities such as valves and gears, increasing the ease of implementation. Artimus’ automation solutions allows you to avoid costly and difficult air systems with fully electric, soft, and analog actuators. HASEL actuators offer a variable physical response, giving you more control over your operation. In addition, you can easily gather critical feedback to ensure your operation is functioning properly and effectively.

Contracting actuators that can achieve fast and smooth actuation with muscle-like performance. This development kit includes a stack of five linear contracting HASEL actuators. The stacks of actuators are modular and can be operated in a variety of combinations. Additionally, custom shapes and sizes are readily available. Contact us with your exact needs. This portable power supply is a turn-key solution for powering HASEL actuators. The power supply is capable of producing up to 10 kV at frequencies up to 100 Hz. It can be controlled with an analog button, programmed using the provided software, or set to run a pre-programmed demo mode. See more information at artimusrobotics.com.