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December 4, 2025BiomimeticsOpen Access

Biomimetic Artificial Muscles Inspired by Nature’s Volume-Change Actuation Mechanisms

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HKHyunsoo KimMKMinwoo KimYNYign Noh

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Overview

This review discusses the design and capabilities of soft robotic systems using pneumatic muscles and energy conversion techniques.

Key Points

  • Artificial muscles utilize natural actuation strategies, particularly spider silk, to enhance performance in soft robotics.
  • Notable advancements in power densities were achieved through carbon nanotube composites integrated into these systems.
  • The review encompasses techniques such as pneumatic muscles and dielectric elastomers for effective contraction and actuation.
  • Continued innovation is essential for developing autonomous machines that mimic biological systems effectively.

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Kim et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/694023fa2d562116f28fdb18https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics10120816
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