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Phys.org — Technology · November 4, 2026 · On the brief until November 18, 2026

Electronics-free artificial reflex reproduces knee-jerk and enables bipedal walking

RoboticsMechanical EngineeringBiomedical Engineering
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Researchers built a mechanical reflex module that reproduces the human knee-jerk reflex without electronic sensors or circuits. Paired with higher-level control, the hardware allowed a musculoskeletal robot to walk on two legs. This approach reduces system complexity, computing demands, and power consumption in robotic movement.

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Engineers can debate whether embedding reflexes into physical hardware is better than managing motor feedback with electronic sensors and digital software.

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