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David H. Gracias
"Self-Folding Thermo-Magnetically Responsive Soft Microgrippers"
by Joyce C. Breger, ChangKyu Yoon, Rui Xiao, Hye Rin Kwag, Martha O. Wang∥, John P. Fisher∥, Thao D. Nguyen, David H. Gracias
January 16, 2015
"Tiny robotic hands could improve cancer diagnostics, drug delivery"
Self-Folding Thermo-Magnetically Responsive Soft Microgrippers
February 4, 2014
Article "Swarms of tiny "microgrippers" used to perform biopsies"
by Heidi Hoopes
April 29, 2013
https://youtu.be/zpJAnFE33w0
Tiny robotic ‘hands’ – a new tool for surgeons?
Published on Feb 4, 2015
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Many people imagine robots as clunky, metal versions of humans. But scientists are forging new territory in the field of soft robotics. Introducing one of their latest advances: a microscopic, hand-like gripper that could help doctors perform remotely guided surgical procedures or perform biopsies.
Article "Tiny robotic hand-like grippers dissolve in the body after performing task"
by Lakshmi Sandhana
February 24, 2015
https://youtu.be/hrXeRTHY-CA
Medical microbots perform surgery
Published on Jun 1, 2015
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These tiny, starfish-like miniature robots are designed to perform biopsies inside the human colon. Learn more:
"Medical Microbots Take a Fantastic Voyage Into Reality"
Engineers explore ways to take robotics to the limits of size and function
by Rachel Courtland
June 1, 2015