Drexel University Microswimmer Robots (VIDEO)

Drexel University

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Drexel's microswimmer robots are chains of nanoscale iron-oxide beads can be controlled using a magnetic field to propel themselves by spinning like a corkscrew. As part of an international research collaboration, these robots will be used for intravenously clearing out blocked arteries.

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