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Swiss researchers unveil tiny fiber motor for soft robots
Original: Minuscule Swiss fiber motor keeps robots squishy and pliable
A team in Switzerland has developed a minuscule fiber-based motor designed to keep robots soft and flexible while still allowing them to move. The component is aimed at soft robotics, where conventional rigid actuators undermine pliability. Coverage highlights its potential to help squishy robots bend, contract and perform tasks without losing their pliable structure.
Why now: New developments in soft robotics actuation draw attention from the robotics and engineering community.
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