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MIT Develops 3D-Printed Artificial Muscles for Robotics

3/18/2025

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MIT researchers have unveiled an innovative technique named STAMP, enabling the creation of artificial muscle structures that replicate the human iris's multi-directional contractions. By 3D-printing a stamp with intricate grooves, they directed muscle cell growth into complex patterns. This breakthrough promises to revolutionize biohybrid robotics and tissue engineering, leading to more adaptable and energy-efficient technologies.

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MIT researchers have unveiled an innovative technique named STAMP, enabling the creation of artificial muscle structures that replicate the human iris's multi-directional contractions. By 3D-printing a stamp with intricate grooves, they directed muscle cell growth into complex patterns. This breakthrough promises to revolutionize biohybrid robotics and tissue engineering, leading to more adaptable and energy-efficient technologies.