Martin Garrad, Ross Burdis, Marcus Drake, Avril D. McCarthy, Jonathan Rossiter
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Abstract
Ageing, disease and trauma can lead to impaired muscle function, which could be restored by implantable artificial muscles. Here we outline key performance metrics required for soft artificial muscles to restore function in stress urinary incontinence and to enable sit-to-stand transfer.