Illustrated GIF of sensing mechanism. (VIDEO)

University of Tokyo

Caption

As the cardiac organoid contracts, its minuscule change in shape displaces surrounding liquid into the air cavity below, altering the pressure enough to trigger the mechanical sensor underneath.

Credit

N. Burghall 2026, based on C. C. Nguyen, J. Thorpe, D. T. Bach et al. 2026

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