Approach to Polymer Gel Actuator Design

• Linear Actuation

  Apply polymer gel to linear motion.

• Fluid Based Stimulation

  Concentrating on chemical stimulation methods.
  These produce large forces, rapid onset, and inherent energy storage.

• Complete System Design

  Developing intergrated systems including gel, stimulation
  methods, energy storage, transmission mechanics, and packaging.

• Dynamic Model

  Developing parameterized mechanical model for design
  optimization and control system construction.