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ETH Zurich Unveils Jumping Biohybrid Robots
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Researchers at ETH Zurich developed bioactuators using lab-grown mouse muscles and hydrogel scaffolds. The system achieves 11 times greater motion than prior systems, with jumps lifting 5 millimeters and walking speeds of 6.2 millimeters per second. Published in Nature Communications in 2026, the study highlights the need for artificial blood supplies for long-term use.
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