Posts Tagged ‘artificial muscles’

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Illustration of left eyelid sling that is attached to the electroactive polymer artificial muscle device. The power supply and artificial muscle are implanted in the temporal fossa. Conceptually, when the normal right eyelid blinks, the electrical sensor (green) sends a signal to the battery to activate the device. (Courtesy: UC Davis Health System)

UC DAVIS—Researchers have developed artificial muscles that may help patients with facial paralysis regain the ability to blink. Continue…

Friday, January 22, 2010 13:52 - 2 Comments


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