Soft robotic device stimulates muscles, sparks hope for ALS and MS patientsThe programmable 'mechanically active adhesive' reduced muscle degradation in immobilized mice limbs.By W. Shanklin, 11.14.2022
Muscle sensors may let you control a drone by clenching your fistIt's a more intuitive way to control robots.By J. Fingas, 04.27.2020
Lab-grown heart muscles transplanted into a human for the first timeThe procedure could significantly reduce the need for heart transplants.By R. England, 01.29.2020
SmartTools' updated weight lifting cuffs are cheaper and more durableSmartCuffs will let you build more muscle while lifting less weight.By C. Fisher, 01.05.2020
Synthetic fiber 'muscles' could lead to brawny robots and prostheticsThey can carry many times their own weight.By J. Fingas, 07.14.2019
MIT uses brain signals and hand gestures to control robotsThe machine adapts to the user, not the other way around.By R. England, 06.20.2018
Origami-like soft robot can lift 1000 times its weightIt’s the equivalent of a duck lifting a car.By R. England, 11.27.2017
ICYMI: Submersible sticky situations and elongating elastomer electrodesPlus, a watermelon at 20,000 volts.By A. Tarantola, 03.15.2017
MIT builds low-cost synthetic muscles out of nylon cordIt could lead to Blade Runner-style robots.By A. Tarantola, 11.23.2016
Researchers create skeleton robot with human-like musclesThe strands of muscles work just like the real thing. By B. Steele, 07.14.2016
Watch tissue-based robots move in response to lightIn case regular robots aren't freaky enough for you. By S. Dent, 03.18.2016