Super-Strong Artificial Muscles Made From Coiled Thread | Video

Thursday, February 20, 2014 - 14:30 in Biology & Nature

Coiled fishing line and sewing thread work as artificial muscles. Heat activation causes the coils to contract or expand, which can be used to open or close a window to regulate the temperature inside a building.

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