Depiction of the application of organic semiconductor nanotubes in artificial muscle. Credit: Artwork courtesy of Mohammad Reza Abidian
Actuator Discovery Outperforms Existing Technology
University of Houston researchers are reporting a breakthrough in the field of materials science and engineering with the development of an electrochemical actuator that uses specialized organic semiconductor nanotubes (OSNTs).
Currently in the early stages of development, the actuator will become a key part of research contributing to the future of robotic, bioelectronic, and biomedical science.
“Electrochemical devices that transform electrical energy to mechanical energy have potential use in numerous applications, ranging from soft robotics and micropumps …
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