The power of the robot can be increased by 1,000 times thanks to artificial muscle

Inspired by the Japanese, American researchers have launched products for robots, helping the robot's power can increase 1,000 times.

In the above study, the researchers created an artificial muscle that was formed from metal or plastic sheets. This artificial muscle is developed in the form of chi, allowing them to be able to contract by air pressure or water pressure. In particular, the muscles can shrink to only 10% of the original form thanks to the principle of elasticity of origami .

Stretchy muscle allows the robot to move more smoothly.

According to the study, the muscular muscle stretches so that robots can move more smoothly rather than vibrate like the previous generations of robots, so scientists are more optimistic in their creativity. Robots serve specific tasks. In addition, the cost of muscle production is quite attractive, only $ 1 / muscle.

According to scientists, artificial muscles can produce up to six times more strength than mammalian skeletal muscles, while artificial muscles are much lighter. Specifically, a 2.6g muscular mass can lift objects weighing up to 3kg, like a duck lifting a car.

This is a result of a study by a group of scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University and the Wys institute, published in the Journal of the National Academy of Sciences November 27, and this progress marks a step leapfrog in the field.