Conducting polymers: a bridge across the bionic interface

Authors

Gordon G. Wallace, University of WollongongFollow
Geoffrey Maxwell Spinks, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

80228

Publication Details

Wallace, G. G. & Spinks, G. Maxwell. (2007). Conducting polymers: a bridge across the bionic interface. Chemical Engineering Progress, 103 (12), S18-S24.

Abstract

Can these actuator devices operate as "artificial muscles" to produce human movement and even develop the superhuman abilities of Steve Austin, the "bionic man" on the TV series The Six-Million Dollar Manl Manipulating human movement is, of course, a mammoth task. In today's highly technological world, we still do not have adequate lightweight, low-powerconsumption materials or technologies that can be strapped on to assist in human movement (50).

Grant Number

ARC/FF0669110

Additional Grant Number

http://purl.org/au-research/grants/ARC/FF0669110