This super robot is modeled after a small crab and can walk, crawl, bend, twist, and even jump.
Researchers from Northwestern University have successfully created the world’s smallest remote-controlled robot that can walk. With a width of just half a millimeter, this super robot can fit neatly on the edge of a coin.
This super robot is modeled after a small crab, capable of walking, crawling, bending, twisting, and even jumping.
Yonggang Huang, the lead researcher, stated that this tiny super robot can walk at an average speed of half its body length per second. The researchers used a special alloy material that can change shape when heated to create this robot, rather than relying on tiny electronic components. They utilized precise laser beams to quickly heat specific parts of the robot, causing it to change shape.
The robot returns to its original shape thanks to a thin layer of glass that helps cool it down. Due to its very small structure, the robot cools down rapidly.
This super robot could be applied in medical surgeries, allowing patients to undergo procedures without traditional invasive surgery. For instance, the robot can clear blocked arteries, control internal bleeding, or remove cancerous tumors. Additionally, this tiny robot can assist in repairing or assembling small structures or machinery in various industries.
Currently, this mini super robot is still in the testing phase. The researchers will continue to improve it for further advancements.
