SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 5, 2026Interesting Engineering

3D-printed ‘beating heart’ offers new frontier in simulations

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Researchers created a 3D-printed heart model with soft robotics and McKibben actuators that mimics realistic cardiac movements. This innovation provides surgeons with patient-specific training platforms while addressing ethical concerns about using animal tissue.

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