We have developed an actuator technology that has properties of artificial
muscle that may be of interest to you.  The current technology is capable
of fabricating small structures for applications requiring minimal forces.
We have
some new concepts of manufacture that would be capable of producing devices
in the future with much larger forces.  Here is a www address with some
more information.
http://www.mcnc.org/HTML/ETD/EMAD/ifa/ifa.html

Scott Goodwin-Johansson

>Hi Researchers,
>
>I am a graduate student currently implementing MEMS Technology into robotic
>and electronic toys development. I am also developing computer software to
>implement the manufacturing. Is any one else considering the use of MEMS in
>the toy industry
>
>thanks,
>joe bradley
>
>
>
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>Joe A. Bradley
>Engineering Animation Inc.
>2321 North Loop Drive
>Ames, IA 50010
>515-296-6071
>1-888-324-3423
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