Biohybrid microrobots could remove micro- and nano-plastics from aquatic environments
https://phys.org/news/2023-11-biohybrid-microrobots-micro-nano-plastics-aquatic.html?
https://phys.org/news/2023-11-biohybrid-microrobots-micro-nano-plastics-aquatic.html?
3 Comments
DScratch@sh.itjust.works · 9 pts · 2y
Then how do we get the robots out of the water?
BaylorSwift3@futurology.today · 8 pts · 2y
They are made from a biological substrate with metal magnetic components. It means they are highly controllable in water tanks via magnetic fields. They won't be out in the wild.
Kyrgizion@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 2y
Slightly bigger microrobots.
flooppoolf@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y