Anthrobots

December 5, 2023

Scientists have created tiny robots, called anthrobots, made from human tracheal cells capable of repairing damaged neural tissue.
- The research builds on earlier work of the scientists, who made the first living robots, or xenobots, from stem cells sourced from embryos of the African clawed frog (Xenopus laevis).
However, anthrobots are self-assembling and formed from human tissue, potentially paving the way for personalized medicine.
These biobots possess the remarkable ability to autonomously configure into diverse forms and sizes.
They can spontaneously fuse together to form a larger structure called a superbot, which was able to encourage the growth of neurons.
They hold promise for regenerative medicine, wound healing, and disease treatment.