8/20/2026
Vital Signs

Tiny robots powered by light can hunt down and collect bacteria

Filed by Dr. Iris Vale
Tiny robots powered by light can hunt down and collect bacteria
Researchers have built microscopic, light-driven robots that can rapidly navigate through liquid, collect bacteria, and deposit them in chosen locations. These tiny “cleaners” could open new possibilities for manipulating cells and microbes with remarkable precision.
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Dr. Iris Vale
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Tiny robots powered by light can hunt down and collect bacteria — Vital Signs