The magnetic robot is 20 microns in diameter and has claws inspired by tardigrades, a kind of tiny invertebrate. This allows for better navigation through the veins and shows promise for precision medicine, according to the paper published in the journal Science Advances.
London [UK], July 17 (ANI): By combining oil drops with water containing a detergent-like substance, scientists found they could produce artificial swimming microbots that are able to swim independently and even harvest energy to recharge.