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This study presents a miniaturized fiber-reinforced artificial muscle driven by light-induced gas-liquid phase transition. The muscle, with a minimum volume of 15.7 mm³, achieves bending and axial elongation. This light-driven approach eliminates the need for external pumps and valves, enabling wireless control and miniaturization suitable for applications in rescue and exploration.

Publisher

Nature Communications

Published On

Feb 13, 2024

Authors

Wenfei Ai, Kai Hou, Jiaxin Wu, Yue Long, Kai Song

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