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The micro-robot is the size of a single biological cell, and scientists hope it will open the door to a vast array of medical applications.Summary
This article by Paul McClure, writing for New Atlas, makes the following points:
- The robot navigates using both electricity and magnetic fields.
- The micro-robot is propelled using a magnetic field.
- It requires no fuel or direct contact with body tissues.
- Inspired by ‘swimmers’ such as bacteria and sperm, the micro-robot can move around the body autonomously.
References
References from the Web:
- APR 2023 Hybrid micro-robot set to revolutionize biomedical applications—Medium
- APR 2023 This tiny robot can swim in your bloodstream and conduct cell analysis—Interesting Engineering
Source Information:
- Article Source: New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
- Media Check: New Atlas - Media Bias Fact Check (mediabiasfactcheck.com) MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
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