Tiny tech titans! Washington State University researchers have unveiled the world's smallest, lightest, and fastest micro-robots. These insect-inspired marvels, a featherweight 8-55 milligrams (smaller than a dime!), scoot around at 6 millimeters per second. Imagine them navigating tight spaces during disasters, assisting in delicate surgeries, search and rescue missions, environmental surveillance or even pollinating flowers! Powered by innovative shape-memory alloy actuators each weighing less than a milligram, crafted from shape memory alloy (SMA) for motion instead of conventional motors (think microscopic springs!). SMA technology enables energy-efficient operation, consuming minimal electricity or heat, these mini-machines are a game-changer for micro robotics. While their strength is limited, their size and speed open doors to groundbreaking applications in medicine, disaster response, and beyond. The future of robotics just got a whole lot smaller!
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