Tag: medical robotics
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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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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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MEDS: Ingestible Bioprinter for Non-Invasive Tissue Repair
What is MEDS and why it matters Researchers at EPFL’s Laboratory for Advanced Fabrication Technologies have unveiled MEDS, the Magnetic Endoluminal Deposition System. This pioneering device marks a new step in bioprinting by marrying the precision of tissue fabrication with the safety and practicality of an ingestible capsule. Unlike traditional, bulky bioprinters that require anesthesia…