Biohybrid robots evolutionized by soft electronics

Biohybrid robots driven by living muscles feature ultrasoftness, biocompatibility, and low energy consumption, but are currently limited by mechanical mismatch with rigid control systems. Soft electronics provide a compatible interface, enabling moderate stimulation and real-time sensing. This perspective highlights soft electrodes, sensors, and integration strategies that enhance the durability and functionality of biohybrid robots. We demonstrate a vision of biohybrid evolution boosted by soft electronics.

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npj Robotics
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2026-02-12
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https://doi.org/10.1038/s44182-026-00072-5
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Micro and Nano Robotics
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Biohybrid robots evolutionized by soft electronics

Yidun Wan, Shoji Takeuchi, Naoji Matsuhisa, Shota Noda
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Biohybrid robots evolutionized by soft electronics

Yidun Wan, Shoji Takeuchi, Naoji Matsuhisa, Shota Noda
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Abstract

Biohybrid robots driven by living muscles feature ultrasoftness, biocompatibility, and low energy consumption, but are currently limited by mechanical mismatch with rigid control systems. Soft electronics provide a compatible interface, enabling moderate stimulation and real-time sensing. This perspective highlights soft electrodes, sensors, and integration strategies that enhance the durability and functionality of biohybrid robots. We demonstrate a vision of biohybrid evolution boosted by soft electronics.

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The University of Tokyo (JP)
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