By designing an artificial muscle system that runs on methanol rather than batteries, University of Southern California, USC Viterbi School of Engineering scientists were able to construct an insect-sized “RoBeetle” robot that can operate on its own for extended periods of time. Check out the Science Robotics study here: https://fcld.ly/yjo37qx | Science

This artificial muscles robotic arm is operated by water and consumes 200W at peak. The hand weighs 1kg (2,2 lbs) and the dumbbell weighs 7kg (15,6 lbs). The portable power supply and valves have complete controllability of speed contraction and can compress the whole powering system. The movement sequence was written and sent by simple commands to the hand. Image/video credits: Clone #engineering #technology #robotics #bionic #mechanical -------------------------------- Get your company on Wevo

This artificial muscle lifts 1,000 times its own weight, but only costs $1 to make. | Mashable