We propose a wireless soft actuator controlled thermally by millimeter-wave irradiation. The actuator is composed of low boiling point liquid sealed in a soft bellows. By irradiating high-power millimeter-waves, the liquid can be evaporated to generate a strong mechanical force. We characterize the force and work extracted from the bellows as a function of the liquid volume and temperature. We then demonstrate the wireless actuation by irradiating a millimeter-wave on the bellows. We also evaluate its dynamic response by modulating the millimeter-wave. Our approach provides novel usage and design space of soft actuators.
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