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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 22, 2013
Filed:
Nov. 17, 2004
Kim Tiow Ooi, Singapore, SG;
Chun Yang, Singapore, SG;
Teck Neng Wong, Singapore, SG;
Xiaoyang Huang, Singapore, SG;
Marcos, Singpore, SG;
Yuejun Kang, Singapore, SG;
Kim Tiow Ooi, Singapore, SG;
Chun Yang, Singapore, SG;
Teck Neng Wong, Singapore, SG;
Xiaoyang Huang, Singapore, SG;
Marcos, Singpore, SG;
Yuejun Kang, Singapore, SG;
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, SG;
Abstract
A method of actuating, comprising: filling at least a portion of a tube () with a liquid () containing electrolytes, the tube () having an inner surface that is electrically chargeable when in contact with the liquid (); positioning an object () in fluid communication with the liquid in the tube; and applying an electrical field () along a lengthwise axis across the tube at said portion for producing a pressure in the liquid. The pressure in the liquid exerts a force on the object so as to actuate the object (). An actuator () is also disclosed.