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Paper-thin swimming robot powered by 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 driven by a single layer of genetically engineered, living muscle cells that contract in response to light, making the device move with a flapping motion. The work combines mechanical and biological engineering, and is drawing attention as an example of how living tissue can be integrated into soft robotics for swimming machines.
Why now: The novel combination of genetically engineered living muscle and light control in a tiny robot is striking to robotics and bioengineering audiences.
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