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To explore the advancements and challenges in the clinical application of dielectric elastomer actuators in biomedical implants.

April 17, 2026Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures

Dielectric elastomer actuators for soft implants: Advances and key challenges for clinical translation

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SHSimon HolzerÉcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne MRMaribel Caceres RiveraÉcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne MKMarkus KoenigsdorffÉcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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This review outlines advances and challenges in translating dielectric elastomer actuators for soft implants, suggesting implications for future technologies.

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To explore the advancements and challenges in the clinical application of dielectric elastomer actuators in biomedical implants.
Review of recent technical advances in dielectric elastomer actuators.
Discussion on energy transfer mechanisms for long-term implantation.
Examination of actuator design focused on physiological compatibility.
Dielectric elastomer actuators show high compliance and energy density suitable for soft implants.
Wireless energy transfer is essential to prevent inflammation.
High voltage tailored electronics are necessary for safe actuation, ideally responding to physiological signals.

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Holzer et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e1ce3b5cdc762e9d8575af https://doi.org/10.1177/1045389x261438975

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This review outlines advances and challenges in translating dielectric elastomer actuators for soft implants, suggesting implications for future technologies.

Dielectric elastomer actuators for soft implants: Advances and key challenges for clinical translation

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Dielectric elastomer actuators for soft implants: Advances and key challenges for clinical translation

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