Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a miniature battery that could become the foundation for creating microscopic robots. This new device, roughly the size of a human hair, generates electricity by harnessing the chemical reaction between oxygen and zinc.
This tiny battery paves the way for the development of autonomous micro-robots capable of performing various tasks such as movement, data collection, and other operations without the need for an external power source. Potential applications of these micro-robots include drug delivery within the human body and detecting gas leaks in pipelines.
The developers emphasize that this is a significant breakthrough in robotics. The technology lays the groundwork for the creation of self-sufficient micro-robots capable of operating independently.
Currently, researchers are continuing to refine the battery and work toward developing fully functional micro-robots. This discovery has the potential to lead to revolutionary advancements in medicine, industry, and other sectors.
