Tag: cell-sized robots
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Cell-Sized Microrobots: Penny-Cost Tech with Big Medical Potential
Introduction: A Penny-Worthy Leap in Microrobotics In a development that sounds almost futuristic, researchers have created microrobots the size of a single cell that cost roughly one penny each. These tiny swimmers can be guided through fluid environments, respond to sensory cues, and perform tasks that were previously impossible at such a small scale. The…
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Tiny, Cheap Micro-Robots That Swim Like Cells Are Revolutionizing Medical Tech
Introduction: A Breakthrough in Micro-Robotics Researchers have developed micro-robots the size of single cells that cost only about a penny each. These tiny devices can move through liquids, respond to environmental cues, and potentially perform tasks such as targeted drug delivery, diagnostics, and tissue repair. While their miniature scale might evoke science fiction, these microrobots…