Ronald H. Heisser

This paper introduces a biohybrid bistable switching mechanism using skeletal muscle to achieve energy-efficient, reversible toggling between states, demonstrating its potential as an electromechanical switch in robotics.

This paper develops a high-throughput optogenetic assay for skeletal muscle exercise studies, revealing transcriptional responses to optical stimulation and hypoxia.

This study designs biohybrid muscle-tendon units that improve power-to-weight ratio and modularity in muscle-powered robots by using engineered muscle and hydrogel tendons.