World's smallest robots can think, move and heal, all smaller than a grain of sand

The robots are both powered and programmed by light pulses, and each has their own unique identifier for individualized ...
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These micro-robots were inspired by mini-bugs and water striders

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The design theory behind a pair of tiny insect-inspired obots may ...
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Mini-robots modeled on insects may be smallest, lightest, fastest ever developed

Two insect-like robots, a mini-bug and a water strider may be the smallest, lightest and fastest fully functional micro-robots ever known to be created. Such miniature robots could someday be used for ...
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Breakthrough in soft robotics: First toroidal micro-robot to swim autonomously in viscous liquids

Researchers introduces the first toroidal, light-driven micro-robot that can move autonomously in viscous liquids, such as mucus. This innovation marks a major step forward in developing micro-robots ...
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Mini-robots modeled on insects may be smallest, lightest, fastest ever developed

(Nanowerk News) Two insect-like robots, a mini-bug and a water strider, developed at Washington State University, are the smallest, lightest and fastest fully functional micro-robots ever known to be ...