An apparatus comprising: - at least one composite film layer; wherein each of the at least one composite film layer comprises: - a pre-stretched electro-active polymer ("EAP") sublayer; and - a stretchable conductive sublayer disposed on the pre-stretched EAP sublayer; wherein the stretchable conductive sublayer comprises a flexible material, so that the stretchable conductive sublayer is configured to conform to a size and shape of the pre-stretched EAP sublayer while the pre-stretched EAP sublayer is maintained in a pre-stretched state; wherein the stretchable conductive sublayer is configured to receive and distribute electrical current while the pre-stretched EAP sublayer is maintained in the pre-stretched state; a plurality of first holders (103, 104; 203, 204; 503); wherein the plurality of first holders (103, 104; 203, 204; 503) is positioned longitudinally relative to the at least one composite film layer, so that the plurality of first holders (103, 104; 203, 204; 503) is attached on top the at least one composite film layer; a plurality of second holders (106, 206; 504); wherein the plurality of second holders (106, 206; 504) is positioned latitudinally relative to each of the at least one composite film layer, so that the plurality of second holders (106, 206; 504) is attached on top at least one composite film layer; wherein the plurality of first holders (103, 104; 203, 204; 503) is disposed orthogonally relative to the plurality of second holders (106, 206; 504) to define sections of a skeleton; wherein the skeleton is configured to maintain the pre-stretched EAP sublayer in the pre-stretched state, while allowing the sublayer to expand in one or two directions; in addition to the plurality of second holders (106, 206; 504), at least one end grabbing portion (105, 107, 205, 207; 505, 506); wherein the at least one end grabbing portion (105, 107, 205, 207; 505, 506) is disposed on a longitudinal end of at least one of the composite film layers. - at least one composite film layer; wherein each of the at least one composite film layer comprises: - a pre-stretched electro-active polymer ("EAP") sublayer; and - a stretchable conductive sublayer disposed on the pre-stretched EAP sublayer; - a pre-stretched electro-active polymer ("EAP") sublayer; and - a stretchable conductive sublayer disposed on the pre-stretched EAP sublayer; wherein the stretchable conductive sublayer comprises a flexible material, so that the stretchable conductive sublayer is configured to conform to a size and shape of the pre-stretched EAP sublayer while the pre-stretched EAP sublayer is maintained in a pre-stretched state; wherein the stretchable conductive sublayer is configured to receive and distribute electrical current while the pre-stretched EAP sublayer is maintained in the pre-stretched state; a plurality of first holders (103, 104; 203, 204; 503); wherein the plurality of first holders (103, 104; 203, 204; 503) is positioned longitudinally relative to the at least one composite film layer, so that the plurality of first holders (103, 104; 203, 204; 503) is attached on top the at least one composite film layer; a plurality of second holders (106, 206; 504); wherein the plurality of second holders (106, 206; 504) is positioned latitudinally relative to each of the at least one composite film layer, so that the plurality of second holders (106, 206; 504) is attached on top at least one composite film layer; wherein the plurality of first holders (103, 104; 203, 204; 503) is disposed orthogonally relative to the plurality of second holders (106, 206; 504) to define sections of a skeleton; wherein the skeleton is configured to maintain the pre-stretched EAP sublayer in the pre-stretched state, while allowing the sublayer to expand in one or two directions; in addition to the plurality of second holders (106, 206; 504), at least one end grabbing portion (105, 107, 205, 207; 505, 506); wherein the at least one end grabbing portion (105, 107, 205, 207; 505, 506) is disposed on a longitudinal end of at least one of the composite film layers.