biological robots

Introducing the next generation of living robots
Xenobots scurry about on cilia, and can work together in swarms. (Source: Doug Blackiston) Introducing
DNA origami joins forces with molecular motors to build nanoscale machines

A new spin on DNA Every year, robots get more and more life-like. Solar-powered bees fly on

Light illuminates the way for bio-bots

  A new class of miniature biological robots, or bio-bots, has seen the light –

Graphic by Janet Sinn-Hanlon, Design Group@VetMed Tiny walking “bio-bots” are powered by muscle cells and controlled by an electric field.
Muscle-powered bio-bots walk on command

A new generation of miniature biological robots is flexing its muscle. Engineers at the University