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Light-controlled swimming robot runs on living muscle cells
Original: A paper-thin, biohybrid swimming robot powered by a single layer of genetically engineered, living muscle cells that fla
Researchers have unveiled a paper-thin biohybrid swimming robot powered by a single layer of genetically engineered, living muscle cells that contract in response to light, allowing the device to move without batteries or conventional motors. The work sits at the intersection of mechanical and biological engineering, and robotics enthusiasts have been sharing it as an example of how lab-grown tissue can be harnessed as a functional machine component.
Why now: The striking combination of living cells and light control in a working robot is novel enough to draw wide attention online.
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