Researchers in Japan have developed a two-legged biohybrid robot that mimics human gait and is capable of walking, stopping, and making fine-tuned turning motions!
The team used lab-grown skeletal muscle tissues attached to a silicone rubber skeleton, enabling the robot to achieve efficient, silent movements with a soft touch. While manually operated electrodes control leg movements, future plans involve integrating the electrodes into the robot for more efficient operation. The researchers also aim to enhance the robot’s capabilities with joints and thicker muscle tissues.
