How artificially designed DNA molecules and enzymes can control robot swarms
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Japanese researchers have developed a DNA-based molecular controller for directing the assembly and disassembly of tiny robot swarms. This allows molecular robots to self-organize without external control, potentially operating in environments unreachable by outside signals. The system uses DNA molecules and enzymes to command microtubules, causing them to bundle or separate on demand. This technology has promising applications in targeted drug delivery, microsurgery, environmental cleanup, and creating self-assembling materials.
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