Ultrasound-Activated Microbubble Artificial Muscles for Precise Control
TL;DR
Researchers have developed programmable, wireless artificial muscles using ultrasound-activated microbubble arrays embedded in soft membranes, enabling diverse movements and applications in robotics, medical devices, and minimally invasive procedures, with high responsiveness and biocompatibility.
Topics:technologyscience-and-technology#artificial-muscles#biomedical-applications#microbubbles#science-and-technology#soft-robotics#ultrasound
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- Microbubble Patterns Enable Precise Control of Flexible Artificial Muscles AZoRobotics
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