Flexible electroadhesive pad having a deformable layer

Abstract

A flexible electroadhesive pad includes a plurality of layers and one or more electrodes. The plurality of layers includes a deformable layer having an elastic deformable material, a first layer having a material providing rigid support, and a second layer. The first layer has a first side and a second side opposed to the first side. The deformable layer is coupled to the first side and the second layer is coupled to the second side of the first layer. The electrodes are at least partially disposed within the second layer, and are configured to generate an electrostatic force to cause adhesion of the flexible electroadhesive pad to a surface.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.