Revolutionary Magnetic-Controlled Miniature Robots

 A team of scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has made a groundbreaking innovation in the field of robotics. They have engineered petite, pliable robots which respond to a minimal magnetic field. These robots, crafted from supple magnetic spirals, can perform actions like walking, swimming, and crawling, all under the influence of a simple magnetic field.

This achievement, a first of its kind, enables the control of the robots' three-dimensional movements using a one-dimensional magnetic field, says Professor Polina Anikeeva. The team's research has been documented in an open-access article in the esteemed Advanced Materials journal.

What makes this development unique is the robots' composition. Predominantly made from polymers, these robots are soft and can be activated using a slight magnetic field, explains Anikeeva.

These novel robots exhibit promising potential in the realm of cargo transportation through limited spaces. Their soft, rubbery bodies minimize damage to delicate environments, leading to potential biomedical applications. Anikeeva's team has created these robots in millimeter sizes, highlighting the possibility of creating even smaller versions using the same methodology.

Ref: MIT Press Release