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MIT Builds Underwater Robot Powered by Living Muscle
Original: MIT Powers Aquatic Bot with Living Muscle
MIT researchers have developed an aquatic robot driven by living muscle tissue, combining engineered materials with biological cells to power underwater movement. The work points to new possibilities for soft robotics and biomedical applications, and is drawing attention for its blend of synthetic and living components.
Why now: A robotics breakthrough merging living tissue with engineered machines naturally attracts scientific and public interest.
Evidence
- MIT Powers Aquatic Bot with Living Muscle · Hackster.io
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