McKibben artificial muscle

McKibben artificial muscles are devices designed to mimic natural muscle movement using flexible materials. They consist of a soft, flexible tube called a bladder, surrounded by a braided sleeve. When the bladder is pressurized with air or fluid, it expands in diameter, causing the entire fabric structure to shorten and produce movement. This change in shape allows the muscle to contract and generate force, similar to real muscles. These artificial muscles are lightweight, efficient, and useful in robotics and prosthetics for smooth, muscle-like motion.