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Electroactive polymers

Electroactive polymers, or EAPs, are polymers that exhibit a change in size or shape when stimulated by an electric field.…

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Shape-memory alloy

A shape-memory alloy (SMA, smart metal, memory metal, memory alloy, muscle wire, smart alloy) is an alloy that "remembers" its…

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Artificial muscle

Artificial muscle is a generic term used for actuators, materials or devices that mimic natural muscle and can reversibly contract,…

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