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Nanotech Research Works Toward Artificial Muscles

Posted by timothy on from the contract-a-muscle-contract-a-disease dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Nanotech researchers are developing artificial muscles that convert chemical energy to mechanical energy. This ambitious project aims at making an artificial muscles from conducting polymers and carbon nanotubes that are chemically powered, like natural muscles, and exceed the force generation, contraction and speed of their natural counterpart. This work will lead to advanced limbs for amputees and robots."

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  1. Super strong muscles by nizo · · Score: 5, Funny
    ...exceed the force generation, contraction and speed of their natural counterpart.

    Strong muscles without the need to exercise. Sounds like a geek's dream come true huh? Except that one must keep in mind certain dangly appendages that could be torn off if you aren't careful with those new bulging biceps. And what about joints, could they handle the extra stress of markedly increased muscle strength? Like you go to pick up your car and your arms pop out of their sockets. Ouch.

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  2. We can rebuild him.. by MrFlannel · · Score: 5, Funny

    We have the technology. We have the capability to make the world's first Bionic man. Steve Austin will be that man. Better than he was before. Better . . . stronger . . . faster.

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  3. Advanced Limbs For Amputees by SuperGillies · · Score: 5, Funny

    I for one welcome our new paraplegic overlords.

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