MIT Engineers Create Biohybrid Swimming Robot with Living Muscle Cells

Engineers at MIT have developed a paper-thin swimming robot that uses genetically modified living muscle cells for propulsion and steering. These cells contract in response to light flashes, enabling the robot to flap its fins. This biohybrid robotics innovation could pave the way for small, self-healing biological robots capable of navigating delicate environments inaccessible to conventional machines, marking a significant step in soft robotics and biomedical applications.