SMRTR Science & EngineeringJan 18, 2026Robot Report

The hidden technology behind fluid robot motion

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Modern robots now move smoothly and fluidly instead of jerking and clanking like older machines, thanks to five key technologies that enable more precise work in tight spaces. These innovations include pneumatic artificial muscles that expand like lungs, strain wave gears that eliminate jitter, and smart materials like electroactive polymers that change shape with electrical signals.

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