"Revolutionary Robotic Muscles: Converting Electricity into Efficient Motion"

Researchers at Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna are developing energy-efficient robotic muscles that can convert electricity into motion. Traditional actuators have limited operation time, but the new development could revolutionize their use and expand their applications in various industries. The researchers are using multi-material structures, similar to real muscles, to create soft actuators that contract and displace fluid when electrically activated.