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Tiny ant-like robots lift objects 350 times their weight

Researchers aim to eventually use the microbots for drug delivery and minimally invasive treatments.
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Researchers at Hanyang University are developing tiny microbot swarms that connect, move and change shape when controlled by magnets. While still in early development, researchers believe they could eventually be used for tasks like delivering medicine, clearing blockages, or even environmental cleanup.

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