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Biohybrid microrobots could remove micro- and nano-plastics from aquatic environments (phys.org)
submitted 11 months ago by BaylorSwift3 to c/futurology
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[–] DScratch@sh.itjust.works 9 points 11 months ago (2 children)

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

[–] BaylorSwift3 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.

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

Slightly bigger microrobots.