In this episode, we welcome Dr. Cohen, a pioneer in the fascinating world of microscopic robots. Dr. Cohen's work aims to revolutionize fields such as medicine and environmental remediation by developing autonomous robots on a microscopic scale. These tiny systems, guided by onboard complementary metal oxide semiconductor electronics, have the potential to significantly impact a broad range of industries.

During our conversation, Dr. Cohen delves into the intricacies of integrating information systems with microactuators, a key challenge in the creation of microscopic robots. He explains his team's process, which successfully integrates electronics fabricated at commercial foundries with microactuators.

Dr. Cohen shares exciting details about the autonomous, untethered robots they've built, which range from 100 to 250 micrometers in size. Powered by light, these robots can walk at speeds greater than 10 micrometers per second. Notably, they've also demonstrated a microscopic robot capable of responding to an optical command.

Join us as Dr. Cohen unravels the future of microscopic robots, offering insights into their potential uses and the technological advances that made them possible. If you're interested in robotics, AI, nanotechnology, or the intersection of technology and healthcare, this episode is a must-listen.

Key Words: Microscopic Robots, Autonomous Robots, Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor Electronics, Microactuators, Robotics, Nanotechnology, Medicine, Environmental Remediation, Light-Powered Robots.

Microscopic robots with onboard digital control https://doi.org/10.1126/scirobotics.abq2296