electrodedriven
Electrodedriven is an adjective used to describe devices or systems in which electrical energy is delivered through electrodes to a medium or structure to generate actuation, movement, sensing, or transport. The core idea is that applying a potential difference across electrode interfaces induces physical changes in the device, which can be mechanical deformation, fluid movement, or changes in properties.
Mechanisms include electrostatic actuation where electric fields induce forces between charged elements; electrochemical or Faradaic processes
Common electrodedriven platforms include dielectric elastomer actuators, where electrodes on a compliant dielectric layer create large
Advantages commonly cited are rapid, controllable response and the potential for simple, compact actuation. Limitations include
Research around electrodedriven devices often focuses on improving energy efficiency, electrode materials and geometry, and integration