Lung cell robots show potential for in-body medicine delivery

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Researchers have developed microscopic living robots, called AggreBots, made from lung cells that could deliver medicine inside the body. These AggreBots utilize cilia, hair-like structures, for movement. Scientists can now control their motility by customizing their structural parameters, a significant advancement for biobot technology. The AggreBots are biodegradable and biocompatible, potentially allowing for personalized medical applications and offering insights into cilia-related diseases.


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