SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 26, 2026Interesting Engineering

New microrobot swarms use whirlpools to lift objects 45,000 times heavier

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Researchers created magnetic microrobots that generate whirlpools to move objects 45,000 times heavier without touching them. These tiny robots could revolutionize manufacturing and medical treatments like clearing blocked arteries.

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