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Super-Strong Synthetic Muscles Developed

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the we-have-the-technology-we-can-rebuild-him dept.

Too Hot! wrote to mention a BBC article about extremely powerful synthetic muscles. From the article: "The most powerful type, 'shorted fuel cell muscles' convert chemical energy into heat, causing a special shape-memory metal alloy to contract. Turning down the heat allows the muscle to relax. Lab tests showed that these devices had a lifting strength more than 100 times that of normal skeletal muscle. Another kind of muscle being developed by the team converted chemical energy into electrical energy which caused a material made from carbon nanotube electrodes to bend."

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  1. Geek progress by Mattygfunk1 · · Score: 4, Funny
    Sure, the synthetic muscles could be used for helping the disabled and equiping special forces, but the bigger picture is the development of the first real Terminator. Now that's geeky progress!

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    1. Re:Geek progress by cskrat · · Score: 2, Funny

      I'm actually looking forward to the day that functional implants are good enough to be a desirable elective procedure.

      Just imagine.. "Yeah, that's a nice tattoo. Wanna see what my synthetic muscles and reinforced skeletal structure can do?"

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  2. Get ready to kiss some shiny metal ass by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Scientists have developed artificial, super-strength muscles which are powered by alcohol and hydrogen.

    I for one welcome our new Bender overlords.

  3. BALCO? by OffTheLip · · Score: 3, Funny

    For some reason Barry Bonds comes to mind when I read the article subject. AS skewed as the sports playing field is now I shudder to think what things might be like once the 'designers' get a hold of something like this. The Tour de France in one day?

  4. Powered by alcohol by Centurix · · Score: 3, Funny

    At least these muscles won't suffer from Brewers Droop...

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  5. Powered by alcohol? by Sir+Pallas · · Score: 3, Funny

    Just like all of the robots in the future. I'm sure it's not coincidence.

  6. We Have the Technology... by arakon · · Score: 2, Funny

    We can rebuild him, make him stronger, faster....

    Col Steve Austin is the "6 Million dollar Man."

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  7. Yeah possibly but... by Colin+Smith · · Score: 4, Funny

    I'm quite sure you've never had sex.

    In the larger interests of mankind perhaps the government should fund sex therapy sessions for all potential mad scientists.

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  8. wow that's scary by moochfish · · Score: 5, Funny

    Scientists have developed artificial, super-strength muscles which are powered by alcohol and hydrogen.

    This could take bar fights to a whole new level.

  9. Re:Yes, but... by aussie_a · · Score: 2, Funny

    when you've grown up on Marvel comics, then any mention of superhuman strength makes me wonder about the potential problems.

    Yeah, but if we pay any attention to Marvel comics then everyone would be exposing themselves to radiation in order to get super powers.

  10. Bitch Slap by PC-PHIX · · Score: 2, Funny

    This is a really cool creation and the scientists responsible will slap (100 times harder than you've ever been slapped) anyone who disagrees!

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  11. *Puts on shades, and trenchcoat* by Ragnarrokk · · Score: 2, Funny

    My muscles are augmented.

  12. this+realdoll by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Now, combine this with a Realdoll, and you have yourself the perfect android. Ltc. Data would be envious. :P