The technologies discussed herein are related to an artificial peristalsis device, and a method to circulate a viscous fluid using an artificial peristalsis device. In one example, the artificial peristalsis device can include an artificial muscle. The artificial peristalsis device can include a flexible sheath covering the artificial muscle. The artificial peristalsis device can include an inner hose used to circulate a viscous fluid. The inner hose can have a one-way flow valve to help control the flow direction of the viscous fluid through the inner hose. The artificial peristalsis device can also include a cold water hose that is spiral wrapped around the inner hose. The artificial muscle can be co-wrapped with the cold water hose.