Ultra-Thin Alloy Yarn


Overview
An automated weaving system that continuously produces ultra-thin, shape memory alloy coil yarn, thinner than a human hair. This allows large-scale production of lightweight, flexible artificial muscles for next-generation wearable robots. The system uses 25-micrometer-wide shape memory alloy (SMA) wire processed into coil-shaped yarn to create fabric muscles that can lift 10 to 15 kilograms while weighing just 10 grams.
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  • Exoskeleton

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Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM)
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Ian Seed
Author: Ian Seed
Created: 2025-10-31 Modified: 2025-10-31
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