Artificial Muscles are Becoming More Human-Like | National Geographic

Researchers are designing artificial muscles that will more closely imitate human movement.

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Most robotic materials and prosthetic limbs are constructed out of rigid materials that don’t allow for flexibility. But the HASEL muscle is created from plastic pouches, filled with an electrically insulated oil. The pouches are made of the same cheap material used in potato chip bags. When electrified, the liquid inside changes the shape of the muscle, simulating movement that is flexible yet strong. The hope is to create more human-like movements in robots, which could help in prosthetics and industrial applications.

Read "This Artificial Muscle Costs 10 Cents to Make. And It’s As Strong As an Elephant. "

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[NatGeo]

The Hasel muscle is created from materials that give its unique flexibility. What do you think this new development mean for the future of prosthetics and robotics?

[mustafaahmed]

People saying that it is creepy. Is that really a valid argument?
This is great progress in moth engineering and medicine. Good luck to the creators and the people behind it. Would love to see more of this.

[juanitogonzalez]

Im studying biomedical engineering, and seeing this is just so awesome!!!

[MartinParyz]

Creepy but at the same time good work. We need more advancements like this. :))

[adamemac]

Amazing work, folks!! Awesome to see how robots are no longer just steel rods held together by screws. They now have fluid movements and the ability to learn and adapt to its surroundings. Also shows how intricate and fascinating our bodies really are. Right down to the cellular level, it's form and function are incredible!

[KDCindustries]

0:45 I know what that's gonna be used for

[RememberTheProjector]

This is super cool, does anyone know how the charge maked the oil change shape?

[eternia]

They need a very high voltage and also a very consistant temperature.
Further studies are needed.

[maximus]

Why not make it for humans who have suffered injury?

[oneeco]

It's not a matter of how the robot is constructed.

What matters is how intelligent we actually make them.

[JustforFun-cbbo]

Great news, that's real progress

[goat]

What is that oil? Can i buy some or learn how to make it to make artificial muscles as well?

[robertodegard]

What is the operating voltage for these muscles?

[iknownothing-mc]

I've been wondering how long this would take.

[madladdan]

I bet its weak af that's why they don't show it overcoming static friction. It creates just enough force to maintain movement once stimulated but it cannot initiate the movement itself.

[NecalliSmash]

I hope you're not one of those synths, sent here to spy on me...

[dantcacenco]

Why aren't prosthetic limbs using this tech? All I see is clumsy and slow action from mechanical actuators.

[tgmorrissey]

Hey Nat Geo! Thanks so much for highlighting our research. If anyone is interested in learning more about how the device works, please check out our other videos.



And drop me a comment if you have more questions. - Tim

[benjamind.]

Science is really creepy... I love it.

[space.Boogey]

This reminds me of rick in Rick and morty lol