Human bodies are more flexible, able to perform precise motions, and have an effective means of converting energy into movement, than do robots. In the University of Tokyo, Japanese researchers used synthetic materials and muscle tissues to create a two-legged biohybrid robot that was inspired by the human stride. This technique, which was published on January 26 2024 in the journal Matter, enables the robot to walk and turn.
The researchers created a biohybrid robot, which replicates human walking patterns and functions in water, in order to create a more quick and sensitive robot.
The robot can stand upright underwater with the help of weighted legs and a foam buoy top.
The majority of the robot's skeleton is composed of silicone rubber, which is flexible and can bend to suit muscle motions.
"Research on biohybrid robots, which are a fusion of biology and mechanics, is recently attracting attention as a new field of robotics featuring biological function," said Takeuchi. "Using muscle as actuators allows us to build a compact robot and achieve efficient, silent movements with a soft touch."
The field of biohybrid robots has made significant progress, and further research and development will be conducted in this area.
Written by: Deren Uzun
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