Capacitive extensometry for transient strain analysis of dielectric elastomer actuators

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Standards for dielectric elastomer transducers (2015, unknown): “Alternatively, indirect measurements of the electrically induced strain could be obtained with electrical tests, recording the capacitance with an LCR meter (Keplinger et al. 2008).”
The static actuation of dielectric elastomer actuators: how does pre-stretch improve actuation? (2008, background): “The mechanical and electrical properties of the electrodes have been disregarded; they may also be included [25, 31, 32].”
Soft robots based on dielectric elastomer actuators: a review (2019, methodology): “Keplinger, et al [96] implemented another self-sensing method by modelling the DEA as a variable capacitor in series with variable”
NONEQUILIBRIUM THERMODYNAMICS OF DIELECTRIC ELASTOMERS (2011, background): “These findings are consistent with experimental observations [Lochmatter et al., 2007; Plante and Dubowsky, 2007; Keplinger et al., 2008].”