pThis book focuses on electro active polymer material known as Ionic Polymer Metal Composite IPMC having unique applicability as sensor and actuator which finds extensive use in various domain of engineering and science research. Apart from fundamentals of the IPMC concept, various applications are covered extensively across the chapters including space, underwater and nanoscale, including manufacturing processes. Dedicated chapters are included for robotics and biomedical applications and possible research gaps. Future research perspectives for IPMC are also discussed.ppFeatures pul p p liCovers principle of Ionic Polymer Metal Composite IPMC, manufacturing processes, applications, and future possibilities in a systematic mannerli p p liHighlights IPMC practical applicability in biomedical engineering domainli p p liExplores Single-walled carbon nanotubes SWNT based IPMC soft actuatorsli p p liDiscusses IPMC applications in underwater areasli p p liIncludes IPMC application in robotic