Through GIZMODO, we discover new advances in the world of biomechatronics that suggest making artificial muscles usable by humans may be possible someday. The latest attempt at artificial muscles at UCLA does not break down as quickly as older models, expands 200% when electricity is applied to it, and can store most of that electricity for later use.

(You might want to take a few of them out, Jim…)

The applications for such technology include much improved prosthetics, mobile robots, and other applications where agile force is required. Rep. Henry Waxman, if you’re reading now, there are no other applications for this technology. None. Do NOT call Roger Clemens in front of your committee to ask if he’s heard about this. Everyone else can continue to imagine…
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