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Powering Electronics with Artificial Muscle

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April 09, 2009

Scientists at the University of Texas at Dallas have developed a new kind of artificial muscle made from carbon nanotubes. The material is 30 times stronger than natural muscle, but literally light as air, meaning it could make electronic devices smaller, more efficient, and extremely light. Watch this videocast to find out how it works.

 

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