MIT Engineers Create Bio-Hybrid Robot Propelled by Living Muscle

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Published: 2026-10-23
Category: science
Source: ScienceDaily
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MIT engineers have developed a paper-thin swimming robot that uses living muscle cells for propulsion. These cells respond to light flashes, allowing the robot to swim and steer, potentially leading to small, self-healing biological robots for delicate environments.

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