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New muscle-powered robot leg promises more speed, energy savings
Inspired by animals, this "musculoskeletal" robotic leg moves using artificial extensor and flexor muscles.
Thomas Buchner, the co-author of the study, explained that “as soon as we apply a voltage to the electrodes, they are attracted to each other due to static electricity. “On the infrared image, it’s easy to see that the motorized leg consumes much more energy if, say, it has to hold a bent position,” Buchner added in the press release. Her work has been featured in well-known publications including Nature India, Supercluster, The Weather Channel and Astronomy magazine.
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