MIT creates ultra-thin robot powered by living muscle cells
Engineers at MIT have developed a robot measuring about 0.5 mm that can swim. The robot’s movement is powered by layers of living muscle cells that contract in response to light.
In brief
- Engineers at MIT created a robot measuring about 0.5 mm.
- The robot swims thanks to living muscle cells.
- Cells contract in response to light.
- Two paddles move due to cell contraction.
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