Grain-sized soft robot delivers medications, guided by magnetic fields

If you’re ever faced with trying to pick up a grain of rice with a pair of chopsticks, spare a thought for the scientists behind this latest innovation, which has been called “a medical breakthrough on the verge of happening.” They’ve painstakingly bui… Continue reading Grain-sized soft robot delivers medications, guided by magnetic fields

Robotic ‘finger’ could perform your next intimate physical exam

Researchers have developed an ultrasensitive, human-like robotic ‘finger’ capable of safely performing routine physical examinations like a medical doctor would. They say the ‘robodoctor’ could be seen in medical clinics soon.Continue ReadingCategory: … Continue reading Robotic ‘finger’ could perform your next intimate physical exam