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Multi-actuator light-controlled biological robots.

Jiaojiao Wang, Yueji Wang, Yongdeok Kim

¹Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois 61820, USA.

APL Bioengineering

|August 29, 2022

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Researchers developed new biohybrid robots capable of multi-directional walking using a novel biofabrication process. This method enhances cellular actuator performance for advanced bio-robotic applications.

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Area of Science:

Robotics
Biotechnology
Materials Science

Background:

Biohybrid robots leverage biological components for life-like movements.
Existing bio-robots require advanced fabrication for complex functionalities like multi-directional locomotion.
Cellular actuators offer unique advantages but need optimized fabrication for robust performance.

Purpose of the Study:

To design and fabricate multi-actuator biohybrid walkers with multi-directional walking capabilities.
To develop a scalable, modular biofabrication process for enhanced cellular actuator performance.
To investigate the impact of constant mechanical strain on cellular differentiation and myotube formation.

Main Methods:

Development of a scalable modular biofabrication process.
Fabrication of multi-actuator biohybrid walkers using cellular components and synthetic scaffolds.
Application of constant mechanical strain during cellular differentiation and maturation.
Optical stimulation for noninvasive control of biohybrid walker locomotion.

Main Results:

Successfully fabricated biohybrid walkers with multi-directional walking capabilities.
The novel fabrication process maximized myotube formation and alignment.
Constant mechanical strain limited passive bending and increased active forces generated by cellular actuators.
Demonstrated enhanced performance of biohybrid walkers through optimized fabrication.

Conclusions:

The new biofabrication approach enables the creation of advanced multi-cellular biohybrid robots.
Optimized cellular actuator fabrication leads to improved robot functionality and force generation.
This work advances the field of biohybrid robotics and understanding of engineered living systems.