Electrostatic Actuator

Electrostatic actuators are devices that use electrostatic forces for actuation, offering advantages in terms of compactness, efficiency, and potentially, biomimicry. Current research focuses on improving control strategies, particularly for force fidelity and bandwidth, often integrating them with hydraulic systems or other mechanisms to enhance performance in applications like robotics. This research is significant for advancing robotic capabilities, particularly in areas requiring lightweight, high-precision manipulation, such as wearable robots and aerial manipulation systems, and also for improving biophysical modeling through the use of electrostatic features in machine learning models.