Scientists have created tiny living robots from human cells that can move around in a lab dish and may one day be able to help heal wounds or damaged tissue, according to a new study.

“robots” engendered from human trachea cells have shown surprising behavior in their ability to self-assemble, move, and “heal” damaged neurons.

  • angrystego@lemmy.worldEnglish
    132·
    1 year ago

    I understand it depends on the definition, but I feel like using the word robot for something created from living cells is a bit of a stretch.

    • mosiacmango@lemm.eeEnglish
      141·
      1 year ago

      I disagree. The term is used for physical machines and software machines, why not living cell machines?

      It’s the overall mechanics that make a robot, not the constructive material.

      • angrystego@lemmy.worldEnglish
        4·
        1 year ago

        I don’t know. The cybernetic part is just not prominent enough for me. It just makes me feel like they want to mask the fact that they’re using living organisms to make their experiments seem more appealing and less body horror.