RoboticsPhys.org Technologyabout 2 hours ago
Researchers Create Threadlike Motor for Soft Robots
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In 2026, researchers at EPFL present FiberMotor, a threadlike motor with 1, 3 mm diameters that converts electrical energy into linear motion without gears. The device supports loads up to 75 grams individually or 46 grams when bundled, enabling flexible wearable assistive devices and soft robotics applications.
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