In the BattleTech backstory, scientists created artificial muscles which are capable of incredible strength. This leads to advanced prosthesis for people who had lost limbs, new types of robotic work machines for construction, lumber, mining, and agricultural industries, and of course -- The BattleMech.
Here's one of those sci-fi technologies coming to life!
http://www.eurekamag...l-muscle/46263/
Edited by HanaYuriko, 19 November 2012 - 09:16 AM.