Water-Responsive Robotic Muscles (VIDEO)

Columbia University

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Researchers at Columbia developed a water-resistant paste that can be applied to flexible materials to fold them into complex shapes using humidity or water contact. The research team envisions applications in soft robotics and adaptive textiles.

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Ozgur Sahin Laboratory

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