Developer Showcases VCA Core with PTFE Liner for Artificial Muscles
IanPritchard · x · 2026-08-08
A hardware developer demonstrated a newly completed VCA (Variable Stiffness Corrugated Actuator) core. The component is equipped with a PTFE liner designed to reduce friction and extend the lifespan of the artificial muscle.
The creator noted that the next step is to get two of these VCA muscles working in tandem to evaluate their coordinated performance.
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