400
S. Chiba et al.
It is now possible to make transparent DE actuators using SWCNT electrodes
(Chiba et al. 2012; Chiba 2016). The integrity of the actuator is not broken even with
a needle (see Fig. 28.4).
Various types of medical and industrial sensors are under development (Chiba
2019c). Examples of medical sensors are shown in Figs. 28.5 and 28.6. Examples of
industrial sensors are described in Sect. 28.4.
DE diaphragm actuator
Weight16g
a)
b)
Needle
Fig. 28.4 A picture of a transparent diaphragm DE a Photo of needle stuck to a diaphragm DE on
a transparent electrode, b Transparent DE diaphragm having a diameter of 4 cm and weight of 16 g
Fig. 28.5 Ribbon form
actuators for rehabilitation
purposes
DE
Rubber glove
Fig. 28.6 A DE sensor
system for dementia
prevention
Output image to
a monitor
DE sensor system