(GIST OF SCIENCE REPORTER) Researchers from IIT Kanpur develop artificial muscles that can be used in next-generation medical devices and space robots

(GIST OF SCIENCE REPORTER) Researchers from IIT Kanpur develop artificial muscles that can be used in next-generation medical devices and space robots

(January-2023)

Researchers from IIT Kanpur develop artificial muscles that can be used in next-generation medical devices and space robots

• IIT Kanpur researchers have developed a bio-inspired artificial muscle for medical prostheses and next-generation space robots. 
• Since the demand for miniature, lightweight, non-magnetic gear-free actuators has grown in the industry, Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) based actuators have emerged as a suitable alternative to conventional actuators due to their good power-to-weight ratio. 
• Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) based actuators are considered better alternatives to the conventional actuators, although they have some limitations.
• IIT Kanpur researchers have developed a bio-inspired artificial muscle for medical prostheses and next-generation space robots. 
• Since the demand for miniature, lightweight, non-magnetic gear-free actuators has grown in the industry, Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) based actuators have emerged as a suitable alternative to conventional actuators due to their good power-to-weight ratio. 
• Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) based actuators are considered better alternatives to the conventional actuators, although they have some limitations.

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