This artificial muscles robotic arm is operated by water and consumes 200W at peak. The hand weighs 1kg (2,2 lbs) and the dumbbell weighs 7kg (15,6 lbs). The portable power supply and valves have complete controllability of speed contraction and can compress the whole powering system. The movement sequence was written and sent by simple commands to the hand. Image/video credits: Clone #engineering #technology #robotics #bionic #mechanical -------------------------------- Get your company on Wevo

These robot muscles can lift 1,000 times their weight — using materials that cost less than $1. | CNBC Technology