Stingray-inspired Soft Biobot скачать в хорошем качестве

Stingray-inspired Soft Biobot

UCLA researchers have developed a tissue-based soft robot that mimics the biomechanics of a stingray. The new technology could lead to advances in bio-inspired robotics, regenerative medicine and medical diagnostics. The 10-millimeter long robot is made up of four layers: tissue composed of live heart cells, two distinct types of specialized biomaterials for structural support, and flexible electrodes. Imitating nature, the robotic stingray is even able to "flap" its fins when the electrodes contract the heart cells on the biomaterial scaffold. The development of such bioinspired systems could enable future robotics that contain both biological tissues and electronic system. This advancement could be used for medical therapies such as personalized tissue patches to strengthen cardiac muscle tissue for heart attack patients. Image/Video Credit: UCLA Engineering News Source: http://engineering.ucla.edu/stingray-...