Artimus Robotics Launches Next-Gen Artificial Muscles
Artimus Robotics has launched a new generation of its artificial muscle technology. The company is now actively seeking partners to evaluate the technology for applications in markets that require dexterous robotic manipulation. The launch marks a new phase in the commercialization of its compliant actuator and sensor technology.
- The company's core technology is called HASEL (Hydraulically Amplified Self-Healing Electrostatic) artificial muscles, a type of soft actuator that uses electrostatic forces to move fluid within flexible plastic pouches, causing them to contract and expand. - This new generation of actuators delivers more than twice the mechanical output performance of the previous version and is now fully encapsulated, which enhances safety and simplifies integration into robotic systems. - Artimus Robotics was founded in 2018 as a spin-out from the University of Colorado Boulder by a team of researchers, including Dr. Eric Acome and Dr. Christoph Keplinger, after their academic papers in *Science* and *Science Robotics* drew significant commercial interest. - Unlike conventional actuators that are often rigid, noisy, and made of metal, HASEL technology is designed to be a soft, silent, and efficient alternative inspired by the mechanics of biological muscles. - The technology is intended to provide a more life-like and adaptable form of motion for robots, gentle enough to handle delicate objects without causing damage. - Artimus has received funding and contracts from various government bodies, including the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Army, NASA, and the Department of Energy, indicating strong interest in the technology for defense, aerospace, and industrial applications. - The company has previously shipped actuators for use in industrial automation, automotive, medical devices, and defense industries.
