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November 12, 2014

Microbot muscles: Chains of particles assemble and flex
Ann Arbor MI (SPX) Nov 11, 2014
In a step toward robots smaller than a grain of sand, University of Michigan researchers have shown how chains of self-assembling particles could serve as electrically activated muscles in the tiny machines. So-called microbots would be handy in many areas, particularly medicine and manufacturing. But several challenges lie between current technologies and science fiction possibilities. Two of the big ones are building the 'bots and making them mobile. "We are inspired by ideas of microscopi ... read more

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