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MIT Builds Swimming Robot Powered By Living Muscle Cells
Original: MIT Engineers Design Swimming Robot Powered By Living Muscle Cells
Engineers at MIT have designed a small swimming robot propelled by living muscle cells, according to a Forbes report. The biohybrid device uses biological tissue as its power source rather than a conventional motor, pointing toward softer, more lifelike robotics. The work is drawing attention as an example of how synthetic machines and living cells are being combined in research labs.
Why now: The fusion of living cells and robotics is a striking bioengineering milestone that naturally attracts wide curiosity.
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