Recently, researchers have developed miniature robots using human cells and termed them as anthrobots.
About Anthrobots:
These are constructed from human tracheal cells which are bio-robots that possess self-assembly capabilities.
These are capable of both movement and healing neurons within a laboratory setting.
They can spontaneously fuse together to form a larger structure called a superbot, which was able to encourage the growth of neurons.
Size: They are measuring between the width of a human hair and the tip of a sharpened pencil.
Structure: The anthrobots displayed diversity in structure and behavior. Some took on a spherical shape fully covered in cilia, while others resembled a football shape irregularly adorned with cilia.
These anthrobots are different from Xenobots, which are created from embryonic stem cells of frog.
Application
They hold promise for regenerative medicine, wound healing, and disease treatment.
What are Tracheal cells?
These are from the lining of the bronchi/trachea, the network of tubes used to convey air to the lungs.
They are responsible for producing lubricating mucus to keep the airways functional and they are a type of epithelial cell, a term used generally to refer to cells lining the inside or outside of the body.
These cells generate mucus and a number of other compounds, which play an important role in respiration.
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