Nanorobot Revolution: Self-Propelled Microbots Offer New Way to Reach Hard-to-Reach Areas of the Body

In the field of medicine, there has been a recent development that could revolutionize the way we approach hard-to-reach areas of the body. Microbots, also known as nanorobots, have become smaller than ever before, allowing for potential delivery of life-saving medications to these areas. These tiny robots could be delivered in large numbers by simply swallowing a single pill.

At the University of Colorado, Boulder, engineers have developed a new class of self-propelled robots that can navigate through the body at impressive speeds. These bots resemble small rockets with three fins and are made from biocompatible polymer materials using a technology similar to 3D printing. They are capable of moving quickly at speeds equivalent to a six-foot-tall person running at 400 miles per hour.

While more testing is needed, the potential of these microbots is promising for transforming science fiction into reality. Currently, they exit the body through urine, but efforts are underway to make them completely biodegradable so they can dissolve inside the body after delivering the medication. This groundbreaking work has the potential to change the world of medicine in the future.