Fabric muscles thinner than hair could reshape wearable robotics design
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Korean researchers developed ultra-thin fabric muscles from shape memory alloy yarn that can lift 10-15 kilograms while weighing just 10 grams. Their automated weaving system enables mass production of these hair-thin artificial muscles for wearable robots. The team created clothing-type robots under two kilograms that reduce muscle effort by 40 percent and improve shoulder movement by 57 percent in clinical trials.
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