This thread-like robot could be used to treat clots in the brain

A team of MIT engineers have developed a thread-like robot that they hope will make surgeons' lives easier one day. It's less than a millimeter thick and coated in a self-lubricating material. The device is controlled by magnets, and can easily worm its way through hard-to-reach places in the human body.

In the future, this robotic thread may be paired with existing endovascular technologies, enabling surgeons to remotely perform delicate procedures.

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The Adorable Sculptures of Yen Yen Lo

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