Algae Robots Swarm and Self-Assemble Using Light

Researchers at the University of San Diego developed new biohybrid microrobot swarms ^[1]. These robots combine living algae with nanoparticles to move in unison ^[1][2]. AI-driven algorithms and shifting light colors guide the tiny machines to form specific shapes on demand ^[1].

These swarms can self-assemble to perform complex tasks ^[1]. Potential uses include delivering medicine directly to wounds ^[2]. They may also help clean pollutants from the environment with high precision ^[1][2]. This breakthrough offers a new way to control biological systems with technology ^[1].