🤖Bullfrog Muscle Powers Tiny Manta Ray Robot

Bullfrog leg muscle now controls a manta ray robot

Researchers at SIA used bullfrog leg muscle to control a tiny robotic manta ray, achieving a stable force of 6.5 N and a peak of 9.4 N. This biohybrid approach is a game-changer for robotics, offering a compact, compliant, and efficient actuator. The muscle-powered robot can swim at 0.54 body lengths per second and turn within one-eighth of its body length. The study highlights the potential of biosyncretic robotics, where living tissue replaces traditional actuators.