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Hybrid Robot Captures Single Cells

The micro-robot is propelled by electricity and magnetic fields, eliminating the need for fuel or contact between the magnet and body tissue.

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According to a recent New Atlas article, researchers from the University of Toronto have developed a new hybrid robot capable of identifying and capturing individual cells. The robot is composed of two main parts: a magnetic screw-shaped end and a squishy elastomer micro-body. The magnetic end can move the robot towards a specific cell, while the squishy body ensures the robot remains in contact with the cell.

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