Published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences · View the paper (DOI)
Researchers developed a tiny plastic robot that moves under the influence of light and magnetism, allowing it to attract and capture contaminant particles from the surrounding liquid or pick up and transport cells. The robot operates independently of the water composition, making it suitable for use in contaminated water.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Wireless aquatic robot could clean water and transport cells Eindhoven University of Technology · Jul 14, 2020 · first to report
- Aquatic robots can remove contaminant particles from water University of Warwick · Aug 10, 2020