2009-03-20

Super-Strong Carbon Nanotube Muscles

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New 'muscle gel' that's tougher than steel could help scientists create super-strength robots

Muscle-flexing robots with superhuman strength could become a reality thanks to a new expanding material that is stronger than steel.

Scientists have created a gel that acts like muscle when charged with electricity but is far more powerful.

The 'aerogel' is almost as light as air, as stretchy as rubber, and stiffer than steel by weight.

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A scene from Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines. The new 'aerogel' could help create a new generation of super-strength robots

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It may be light as air, but new artificial muscle is no wuss

At left is the artificial muscle with no voltage applied. When a voltage is applied, the material expands in width, as shown in the middle (room temperature) and right (high temperature) images.
At left is the artificial muscle with no voltage applied. When a voltage is applied, the material expands in width, as shown in the middle (room temperature) and right (high temperature) images.
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Carbon Nanotube Muscles Strong as Diamond, Flexible as Rubber

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Carbon Nanotube Muscle #1

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Carbon Nanotube Muscle #2

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Carbon Nanotube Muscle #3

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Carbon Nanotube Muscle #4

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