Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Memory Shape Alloy / Muscle Wire


Muscle wires are this strands of special nickel-titanium alloy that actually shorten in length when electrically powered. They are easy to use, and they can lift thousands of times their own weight. The direct linear motion of Muscle Wires offers experimenters a source of motion that is very similar to that of a human muscle, providing possibilities not available with motors or solenoids. Ideal for making small, simple walking robots. Can be weaved in with ordinary material.

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