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Polish researchers have created a method to remotely control carbon microfibers using electric pulses, eliminating the need for physical wiring or chemical modification. Published in Nature Communications, this advancement could transform soft robotics and micro-scale mechanical devices.

The technique leverages a bipolar electrochemical cell and relies on the intrinsic properties of carbon fibers to generate movement. Potential applications include synthetic muscles for miniature robotic systems and simpler micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS).