Posted on 01/05/2018 5:59:04 PM PST by BenLurkin
The movement-creating device is called a "hydraulically amplified self-healing electrostatic" actuator. That's a HASEL (pronounced "hey-zuhl") actuator or muscle, for short. The pump-free devices are pouches made of the same inexpensive plastic that makes up potato chip bags and filled with an electrically insulated liquid, similar to canola oil. The devices change shape when voltage is run through them, and the malleable oil gives the mechanism the potential to self-heal.
"You can control it with only two wires," Science paper lead author Eric Acome says, referring to the wires used to power the electrodes. "We don't need to have some sort of external equipment."
The researches outline different applications of the muscle, which is thin, transparent, and flexible. One design is a donut-shaped muscle with electrodes placed on either side of it. When the device is electrified, the oil inside it moves, changing its shape to mimic gripping.
Another muscle design is made from stretchy, ionic conductors with a liquid pocket inside. When electricity is applied to it, the muscle spasms, which can lift a gallon of water or flex a mechanized arm.
Another design, dubbed a Peano-HASEL actuator, is made of three small, rectangular pouches strung together. The liquid-filled device contracts under a kick of voltage, much like a biological muscle. The movement is so gentle it can grasp plump raspberries or raw eggs without crushing them.
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Sounds like a penile enhancement device for liberal democrat boys and men.
If this stuff works well and has a long life then I can see many medical uses for it.
Better, stronger, faster. Polymetal endoskeleton covered by living tissue. Cybernetic organism model T-101.
As long as were making elephant parts, besides muscle, we need spine material.
This device will work in robot technology.
Unfortunately, yes.
Fascinating!
Will help with paralysis, right?
And worn-out joints and related problems?
Maybe. Pretty sure they’re just looking for more bells and whistles to put on the sex bots.
Exactly.
So does your screen name.
Sounds like a penile enhancement device for liberal democrat boys and men.
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Is it on your wish list, too?
I know..I get ribbed all the time. It’s supposed to be about skeletons.
I don’t need one...madame.
Make something to replace torn ligaments.
I got muscles...
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