Tag: environmental sensing
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World’s Smallest Programmable Autonomous Robots Break New Ground in Micro-Robotics
Groundbreaking Micro-Scale Autonomy Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Engineering and Applied Science, in collaboration with the University of Michigan, have unveiled what may be the smallest fully programmable, autonomous robots in the world. These microscopic swimming machines are designed to sense their environment, make decisions, and act independently, all at a scale…
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These Cell-Sized Microrobots Cost Just a Penny Each
Overview: Tiny tech with enormous potential Researchers have developed microrobots the size of a single cell that cost roughly a penny to produce. These tiny machines, barely visible to the naked eye, operate in liquids and can be guided by light, magnetic fields, or chemical signals. Their diminutive size belies the sweeping possibilities they unlock…