Advances in electroactive polymer-based haptic actuators for human-machine interfaces: from principles to applications

In the context of rapid technological advancement, haptic human-machine interfaces (HMIs) enhance user experience by simulating touch. Electroactive polymers (EAPs) are smart materials with high responsiveness, flexibility, and tunability, making them suitable for haptic actuators and feedback appli...

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Main Authors: Yue Chen, Fujian Zhang, Guanggui Cheng, Jian Jiao, Zhongqiang Zhang
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Language:English
Published: ELSPublishing 2025-01-01
Series:Advanced Manufacturing
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Online Access:https://elsp-homepage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.compaper/journal/open/AM/2025/am20250004.pdf
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description In the context of rapid technological advancement, haptic human-machine interfaces (HMIs) enhance user experience by simulating touch. Electroactive polymers (EAPs) are smart materials with high responsiveness, flexibility, and tunability, making them suitable for haptic actuators and feedback applications. This review examines the role of EAPs in haptic interaction, analyzing driving mechanisms, structural design, functional materials, fabrication methods, and practical applications. We also address challenges like performance limitations and manufacturing complexities, while discussing future trends in material optimization, structural design, and innovative driving strategies. This review serves as a valuable reference for future research and technological advancements in EAPs.
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spelling doaj-art-e1393c2ac4b34aa787e77fb5c9f764a62025-08-20T04:03:18ZengELSPublishingAdvanced Manufacturing2959-32632959-32712025-01-012110.55092/am202500041817884160412356608Advances in electroactive polymer-based haptic actuators for human-machine interfaces: from principles to applicationsYue Chen0Fujian Zhang1Guanggui Cheng2Jian Jiao3Zhongqiang Zhang4Institute of Intelligent Flexible Mechatronics, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, ChinaInstitute of Intelligent Flexible Mechatronics, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, ChinaInstitute of Intelligent Flexible Mechatronics, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, ChinaDepartment of Mathematics and Theories, Peng Cheng Laboratory, Shenzhen 518055, ChinaInstitute of Intelligent Flexible Mechatronics, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, ChinaIn the context of rapid technological advancement, haptic human-machine interfaces (HMIs) enhance user experience by simulating touch. Electroactive polymers (EAPs) are smart materials with high responsiveness, flexibility, and tunability, making them suitable for haptic actuators and feedback applications. This review examines the role of EAPs in haptic interaction, analyzing driving mechanisms, structural design, functional materials, fabrication methods, and practical applications. We also address challenges like performance limitations and manufacturing complexities, while discussing future trends in material optimization, structural design, and innovative driving strategies. This review serves as a valuable reference for future research and technological advancements in EAPs.https://elsp-homepage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.compaper/journal/open/AM/2025/am20250004.pdfelectroactive polymershaptichuman-machine interfaceactuators
spellingShingle Yue Chen
Fujian Zhang
Guanggui Cheng
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Advances in electroactive polymer-based haptic actuators for human-machine interfaces: from principles to applications
Advanced Manufacturing
electroactive polymers
haptic
human-machine interface
actuators
title Advances in electroactive polymer-based haptic actuators for human-machine interfaces: from principles to applications
title_full Advances in electroactive polymer-based haptic actuators for human-machine interfaces: from principles to applications
title_fullStr Advances in electroactive polymer-based haptic actuators for human-machine interfaces: from principles to applications
title_full_unstemmed Advances in electroactive polymer-based haptic actuators for human-machine interfaces: from principles to applications
title_short Advances in electroactive polymer-based haptic actuators for human-machine interfaces: from principles to applications
title_sort advances in electroactive polymer based haptic actuators for human machine interfaces from principles to applications
topic electroactive polymers
haptic
human-machine interface
actuators
url https://elsp-homepage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.compaper/journal/open/AM/2025/am20250004.pdf
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