Microscopic robots with onboard digital control.

Michael F Reynolds, Alejandro J Cortese, Qingkun Liu, Zhangqi Zheng, Wei Wang, Samantha L Norris, Sunwoo Lee, Marc Z Miskin, Alyosha C Molnar, Itai Cohen, Paul L McEuen

September 2022 Sci Robot

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The discussions are highly positive and engaged, with multiple posts describing the robots' autonomous capabilities, onboard electronics, and applications in healthcare and transport, often using enthusiastic language like 'revolutionize' and 'game changer' to underscore the perceived significant impact of this technology.

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Most discussions strongly support the technological advancement, emphasizing its potential to revolutionize fields like healthcare and environmental cleanup.

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Posts show high interest, referencing the innovative aspects like autonomous micro-robots, onboard digital control, and applications across sectors.

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Users engage deeply, mentioning detailed features such as size, power sources, and potential uses, with some sharing links and research details.

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The discussions highlight substantial potential impacts on tech, medicine, and industry, with phrases like 'revolutionize everything' and 'game changer.'

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Abstract Synopsis

  • Microscopic robots controlled by onboard electronics are expected to revolutionize fields like healthcare and environmental cleanup, functioning autonomously to perform complex tasks.
  • The researchers developed an integration process combining commercial electronics fabrication with microactuators, creating untethered robots measuring 100 to 250 micrometers that are powered by light and can move quickly.
  • These tiny robots can respond to external optical commands, paving the way for widespread use in various applications where they can operate independently, react to their surroundings, and communicate externally.]