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Robot Muscles Inspired By Origami Lift 1000 Times Their Weight

A demonstration of strength of the artificial muscle.

The delicate art of paper folding is playing a crucial role in designing robotic artificial muscles that are startlingly strong. In fact, the researchers say they can lift objects 1,000 times their own weight.

The researchers say the muscles are soft, so they're safer compared to traditional metal robots in environments where they would interact with humans or delicate objects,.

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