Actuators based on dielectric elastomers, a specific class of electroactive polymers, appear to be suitable candidates for new MRI-compatible technologies, due to their intrinsic material properties and working principle. This paper presents the first investigation into the MRI compatibility of a recently developed linear contractile actuator made of a silicone elastomer. The apparent absence of any degradation of both the actuator electromechanical performance in the MRI environment and the quality of images acquired from a phantom demonstrates the MRI compatibility of the actuator. These results suggest the suitability of this soft actuation technology as a possible new entry in the class of MRI-compatible mechatronic systems
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Autori: | F. CARPI; A. KHANICHEH; C. MAVROIDIS; DE ROSSI D. | |
Titolo: | MRI Compatibility of Silicone Made Contractile Dieletric Elastomer Actuators | |
Anno del prodotto: | 2008 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): | 10.1109/TMECH.2008.924121 | |
Appare nelle tipologie: | 1.1 Articolo in rivista |