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Engineers have developed robots powered by lab-grown muscle tissue instead of conventional motors, according to an Electronics Weekly report. The biohybrid approach uses cultured muscle cells that contract to drive movement, pointing to softer, more adaptable machines. The development is drawing attention for its potential in medical devices and flexible robotics.
- 2Chinese team reports breakthrough in flexible solar devices▼Chinese research team achieves breakthrough in flexible solar devices
A Chinese research team has announced a breakthrough in flexible solar device technology, according to the Global Times. Flexible solar cells can be bent or worn, opening uses in clothing, curved surfaces and portable electronics. The report gives no detailed performance figures, but the development adds to China's ongoing push in solar energy research and manufacturing.