With the wide application of electroactive polymer (EAP) in bionic robots

flexible sensors

energy and other fields

the research on EAP is also increasing. This paper systematically describes the research progress of EAP intelligent driving materials in modeling

control and application

laying a foundation for the subsequent material application. Firstly

the classification and electro actuation principle of EAP materials are outlined. Then

the modeling and controller design of EAP driving materials are sorted out. Finally

the existing research difficult problems of EAP in material properties

intelligent structure design

system modeling and motion control strategy are summarized

and the future research directions are prospected.