[Corvettaholic]

Been thinking about polymers, especially after learning about the conductive ones, and I was wondering if a polymer exists that contracts when voltage is applied. If so, it could work a lot like muscle tissue. If it DOES exist, where could I get some? I want to build a robot.

[Donaldson Tan]

I remember reading an article on such an engine in Times last year. It was featured inside one of the special editions.

[Mitch]

Marsella is famous from that work. I've worked with him for several years in the past.

http://www.chem.ucr.edu/faculty/marsella/marsella.html

[Corvettaholic]

Working that in depth with polymers seems to be really hard! Has he developed a electrically triggered contracting polymer yet? At least one thats economically feasible, cause thats where I come in.

[Donaldson Tan]

I remembered Dr Macerlla from the photos in Time Magazine

[billnotgatez]

look for muscle wires and the like on this site
http://www.robotstore.com/catalog/group.asp?gid=4

[Corvettaholic]

Thats PERFECT, exactly what I was looking for!

[billnotgatez]

Well I am trying to become the perfect citizen scientist

Regards,
Bill