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ResearchOct 19, 2026

Powered by muscle cells, a paper-thin robot swims through watery maze

MIT engineers have developed a new biohybrid robot that swims using muscle cells.

Engineers at MIT have created a paper-thin robot that is powered by muscle cells, allowing it to swim through a watery maze. This innovation represents a step forward in the design of small and efficient biohybrid robots.

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Key facts

  • The robot is powered by muscle cells.
  • It is designed to swim through water.
  • The development focuses on biohybrid robotics.

Sources · 1

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    Robohub · Oct 19, 2026

    Powered by muscle cells, a paper-thin robot swims through watery maze

    MIT engineers’ new aquabot offers a way to design small, efficient “biohybrid” robots.

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