As the race to produce nanometer-sized robots, which is a billionth of a meter in the scientific world, continues, today there has been another success in the goal of reaching these robots. Small enough to dance on a single lock of hair, scientists at Cornell Universityeven next to an ant (!)“He developed a robot.

In addition, new robots called ‘Antbots’, which can be produced in large numbers, can operate autonomously. But the term ‘autonomous’ in these robots does not mean that the robot can make its own decisions, act independently without outside interference. used for.

Here’s how the robot can move around your lock of hair:

According to the shared details, the robot consists of three main systems. One is the one that draws power from light. photovoltaic cellthe other a small one to control and direct this power. integrated circuit and finally an array it uses to move hinged leg.

According to the statement from the university, the newly developed robots are used to clean and monitor the environment, monitor and stimulate cells, and deliver drugs to the target point. microscopic surgery may have such applications. Robots are just 100 – 250 microns (one thousandth of a millimeter).

The scientists who developed the robot published their work in the journal Science Robotics.