SMRTR Science & EngineeringMay 17, 2026Interesting Engineering

Living robot swarms built from algae can split, merge, and target wounds with light

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Scientists have created living microrobot swarms from algae that assemble into custom shapes under blue light and disperse under red light. Carrying drug-loaded nanoparticles, these swarms can target wound areas with AI-guided precision — with nearly 90% transferring into wounds within two minutes, opening new doors for smart medical treatments.

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