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MIT robot swims through water using living muscle cells
Original: MIT robot swims through water via living muscle cells
MIT researchers have developed a swimming robot powered by living muscle cells rather than conventional motors, using biological tissue to propel itself through water. The biohybrid design points to new possibilities for soft robotics, medical devices and underwater exploration where traditional mechanical propulsion is limiting.
Why now: The combination of living tissue and robotics is a striking bioengineering advance that draws wide scientific and public interest.
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