First robot leg with 'artificial muscles' jumps nimbly: study
Researchers said on Monday said they had designed the first robotic leg with "artificial muscles" - oil-filled bags allowing machines to move more like humans - that can jump nimbly across a range of surfaces. The researchers hope the technology can be used in the future to create humanoid robots to help out with "boring labour" around the house, study co-author Robert Katzschmann told AFP. The electrostatic system also means that when the robot knee is in a bent position, such as a person would have when squatting, the system uses less electricity than traditional motors, the study said. But the components to make these artificial muscles are not expensive, Mr. Katzschmann said, adding that he hoped mass production could speed advancements in the years ahead.
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