A soft robot that wraps around a failing heart could save thousands of lives

A soft robotic sleeve made out of silicone has been used to keep pigs alive after they suffered heart attacks. The device hugs the heart and mimics the movement of healthy cardiac muscles. The research is still in its early phase, but it's one day expected to be used on humans at risk of heart failure. Read more...

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