Artificial tendons 2 (IMAGE)

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Artificial tendons 2

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Researchers use an optical stimulation apparatus to move the muscle-tendon unit. The rubber band-like tendons can pull when they are stimulated. 

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Courtesy of Ritu Raman, et al

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