CUHK researchers build magnetic slime robot that could remove swallowed objects without surgery
rvp · x · 2026-09-28
Researchers at the Chinese University of Hong Kong have developed a magnetic slime robot that can be remotely controlled to move, squeeze through tight spaces, and grasp objects. A proposed use case: retrieving accidentally swallowed objects from inside the body without traditional surgery.
The demo, sourced from New Scientist and CUHK, highlights how soft robotics can access spaces rigid robots cannot, positioning magnetic soft robots as a promising direction for minimally invasive medical procedures.
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