May 2018 PMID 33141706

Biohybrid robot powered by an antagonistic pair of skeletal muscle tissues.

Yuya Morimoto, Hiroaki Onoe, Shoji Takeuchi

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Peak: 2 in Jul 2019

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The posts emphasize the robot's ability to perform significant movements, such as rotating nearly 90 degrees, and highlight its potential for mimicking biological functions, using enthusiastic words like 'amazing' and hashtags like #3DBioprinting to convey excitement and fascination with the development.

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Most discussions express excitement and positive views about the potential and achievements of the biohybrid robot, indicating overall support.

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Participants show a high level of curiosity, especially highlighting the robot's large movements and possible applications, reflecting keen interest in the advancements.

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Comments reflect curiosity and appreciation without deep technical analysis, indicating moderate engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

While some mention innovative aspects like mimicking lifelike motions, the discussions suggest a recognition of potential but not a definitive judgment of wide-reaching impact.

Abstract in brief

This study discusses the development of a biohybrid robot using paired skeletal muscle tissues that work against each other (antagonistic pair) to improve movement and longevity.
The robot can rotate a joint up to 90%, powered by the contraction of muscle tissues, and can operate for about a week by balancing tensions to prevent muscle shrinkage.
Researchers demonstrated that this robot could perform tasks like picking up and moving objects, suggesting it could help create more lifelike and functional biological robots beyond current limitations.]

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Development of Biohybrid Robots Using Paired Skeletal Muscles

This study discusses the development of a biohybrid robot using paired skeletal muscle tissues that work against each other to enhance movement and longevity. It demonstrates potential applications in creating lifelike…

Real Science · Mar 19, 2022 1,752,372 views

Biohybrid Robot Using Living Muscles for Human-Like Movement

Scientists at the University of Tokyo developed a biohybrid robot with real muscle tissue that moves a finger like a human. Using rat muscle cells on a robotic skeleton, they created smooth, controlled movements…

uncover reality · Jun 6, 2025 87,848 views

Advances in Biohybrid Robots Using Skeletal Muscle Tissues

This study discusses the development of a biohybrid robot using paired skeletal muscle tissues that work against each other to improve movement and longevity. The robot can rotate a joint up to 90% and operate for about…

Gabriel Torch · Aug 13, 2025 3,597 views

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RT @atxikimenduz: ... a biohybrid #robot powered by an antagonistic pair of skeletal #muscle tissues has been fabricated ... was capable of…

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Biohybrid robot powered by an antagonistic pair of skeletal muscle tissues https://t.co/RM9UMAt1b9

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Ance Tetere

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Biohybrid robot powered by an antagonistic pair of skeletal muscle tissues http://robotics.sciencemag.org/content/3/18/eaat4440 -

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