In this study, a biological actuator and a self-stabilizing, swimming biorobot with functionalized elastomeric cantilever arms are seeded with cardiomyocytes, cultured, and characterized for their biochemical and biomechanical properties over time.
Nagarajan, N., Holley, M. T., Danielson, C., Park, K., Zorlutuna, P. Cardiac Muscle Cell-based Actuator and Self-stabilizing Biorobot - Part 2. J. Vis. Exp. (123), e55643, doi:10.3791/55643 (2017).