Biological muscles act as flexible actuators, generating force naturally and with an impressive range of motion.

Most robots rely on rigid, bulky parts that limit their adaptability, strength, and safety in real-world environments. Researchers developed soft, battery-powered artificial muscles inspired by human ...

Our muscles are nature's actuators. The sinewy tissue is what generates the forces that make our bodies move. In recent years ...

Fiber-type artificial muscles offer a breakthrough in robotic actuation, combining biomimetic design with multifunctional capabilities for diverse applications.

It might look like a simple material experiment at first glance, as a brief ultrasound stimulation induces a thin strip of silicone to start bending and arching. But that’s just the beginning. A team ...

Future robots could soon have a lot more muscle power. Northwestern University engineers have developed a soft artificial muscle, paving the way for untethered animal- and human-scale robots. The new ...