Breakthrough in Microbot Autonomy

University of Penn & Mich. built sub-millimeter robots with onboard processors/sensors.
Robots use Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor fabrication for onboard computing.
Robots measure 200x300x50 micrometers and use solar panels for power.
Robots cost ~1 US penny and operate for months with unique addresses.
Passed 56 autonomous trials without external control systems.
Aim for wireless locomotion without external light sources.

Technology | Robotics | Medical

United States

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