3D Printed "Muscles" are Here.. Sort of

Instructables contributor Mikey77 has provided the step-by-step guide and resource for creating a muscular flower. Rather than being a plant on steroids, it is instead a demonstration of the capacity for 3D printing to create flexible forms that can be powered by air pressure. The implications for such technology is far reaching and ranges from the creation of indicator systems to the production of robots that are more comfortable to the human touch. This system has also been used to create small scale pull muscles with potential for increased power. Check out more information: http://3dprint.com/31444/soft-robots...inted-muscles/


Below is a look at the stages of folding in the flower, powered by the 3D printed muscles:
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