Lab-grown muscle propels swimming robot to record speed

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Lab-grown muscle powered a swimming robot to a record speed. Researchers developed a platform where lab-grown muscle tissues train themselves, achieving unprecedented strength. This self-trained muscle powered a robot named OstraBot to 467 millimeters per minute, the fastest for a biohybrid robot. This breakthrough addresses a key limitation in biohybrid robotics, potentially enabling advanced biomedical tools and biodegradable robots. The research was published on March 18, 2026.


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