Low-Voltage Activating, Fast Responding Electro-thermal Actuator Based on Carbon Nanotube Film/PDMS Composites

The electro-thermal actuators (ETA) are smart devices that can convert electric energy into mechanical energy under electro-heating stimulation, showing great potential in the fields of soft robotics, artificial muscle and aerospace component. In this study, to build a low-voltage activating, fast responding ETA, a robust and flexible carbon nanotube film (CNTF) with excellent electrical and thermal conductivity was adopted as the conductive...