Selective excitation of work-generating cycles in non-reciprocal living solids

Key Points

• Enhanced efficiency of work-generating cycles was observed, indicating a novel mechanism in living solids.
• Work-generating cycles showed significant non-reciprocal behavior, leading to improved energy transfer.
• Observational analysis examined various non-reciprocal living solids, revealing unique properties of excitation.
• Highlights potential applications in bio-inspired engineering due to the unique behavior of living solids.