biological robots

Remotely controlled miniature biological robots have many potential applications in medicine, sensing and environmental monitoring. Image courtesy of Yongdeok Kim
A remote control for biological robots
Introducing the next generation of living robots
Light illuminates the way for bio-bots
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