Dynamically reconfigurable shape-morphing and tactile display via hydraulically coupled mergeable and splittable PVC gel actuator.

ABSTRACT: Shape-morphing displays alter their surface geometry to convey information through three-dimensional shapes. However, rapid transformation into seamless shapes with multimodal tactile sensations poses challenges. Here, we introduce a versatile soft shape-morphing and tactile display, using a novel actuator that combines a PVC gel composite, dielectric liquid, and an electrode array. Proposed device facilitates on-demand liquid flow control through electrohydraulic actuation. Liquid channels within the device can be dynamically reconfigured using localized electrostatic zipping, enabling swift shape morphing and reconfiguration into diverse seamless 3D shapes. Our device achieves a large deformation and high output force, in a slim and lightweight framework. It also offers various haptic fe

SUBMITTER: Jang SY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11423880 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature