SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 18, 2025Interesting Engineering

Scientists turn tiny algae-powered robots into Olympic athletes with magnet control

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Microalgae coated with magnetic nanoparticles become controllable microrobots, retaining their speed and agility in tight spaces and thick fluids, offering promise for precise drug delivery and other medical uses.

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