#SoftActuators

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MIT Builds a Thin Swimming Robot Powered by Living Muscle

MIT’s thin swimming robot uses light-controlled living muscle to navigate a lab maze, showing a new approach to biohybrid propulsion.

Oct 5, 2026 by Laura Bennett • 3 mins read

Soft robots focus on flexible, bio-inspired machines built from compliant materials for safe interaction and delicate manipulation.

Feb 11, 2026 by RB Team • 1 min read