Biohybrid microrobots could remove micro- and nano-plastics from aquatic environments (phys.org)

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[-] DScratch@sh.itjust.works 9 points 11 months ago

Then how do we get the robots out of the water?

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[-] BaylorSwift3@futurology.today 8 points 11 months ago

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.

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[-] Kyrgizion@lemmy.world 4 points 11 months ago

Slightly bigger microrobots.

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