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Title: Microscopic robots with onboard digital control
Microscopic robots controlled by onboard integrated circuits that walk when powered by light are realized.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
1935252 1719875
PAR ID:
10376262
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Date Published:
Journal Name:
Science Robotics
Volume:
7
Issue:
70
ISSN:
2470-9476
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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