@rohanpaul_ai: New MIT project, artificial muscles made from woven fibers powered a soft robotic arm. Key is tiny embedded pumps that …
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Researchers at MIT developed artificial muscles from woven fibers with embedded pumps that use electric fields to move fluid, enabling smooth, quiet motion for soft robotic arms and wearable devices.
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New MIT project, artificial muscles made from woven fibers powered a soft robotic arm. Key is tiny embedded pumps that move fluid using electric fields, eliminating noisy compressors. The result: smooth, compliant motion suitable for wearable devices. https://t.co/Vx8Syx7y37
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