A researcher from De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) has been selected to lead a study on the potential of 3D printing to create artificial muscles for next-generation soft robotics. Dr. Meisam Abdi is among eight UK-based engineers to be awarded a 2026/27 Royal Academy of Engineering/Leverhulme Trust Research Fellowship.
The fellowship will allow Dr. Abdi to conduct focused research into whether additive manufacturing processes can effectively produce synthetic muscle tissue. Such technology is intended to enable soft robots to perform complex tasks, including moving, sensing their environment, and harvesting energy.
The project represents a significant step in exploring how advanced manufacturing techniques can be integrated into the development of robotic systems that mimic biological movement and adaptability. By focusing on 3D printing, the research aims to address the structural requirements needed for more flexible and responsive robotic components.
Source: 3D Printing Industry
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