Japanese researchers have developed a musculoskeletal robot driven by artificial multifilament muscles.

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Originally shared by 33rd Square

Japanese researchers have developed a musculoskeletal robot driven by artificial multifilament muscles. The robot, constructed from a replica human skeleton has the same number of muscles in its legs as a person, and can even perform a basic walking task.
http://www.33rdsquare.com/2016/07/researchers-create-skeletal-robot.html

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  1. Rob MellorJuly 13, 2016 at 9:34 PM

    Omg! Great share.. Are these the wax n twisted nanowire muscles?

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  2. Rob MellorJuly 13, 2016 at 9:35 PM

    Oh.. Probably not.. They said pneumatic.

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