SMRTR Science & EngineeringMay 21, 2025Interesting Engineering

Light-powered underwater robots achieve twice the strength of mammalian muscle

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Light-responsive artificial muscles made from azobenzene-functionalized liquid crystal elastomers outperform existing actuators and mammalian muscles, enabling precise, wireless underwater motion control for soft robotics and aquatic exploration.

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