A closer look
Frankenstein was just ahead of his time. Why build a clumsy, heavy motor when millions of years of evolution already perfected the muscle? Biohybrid soft robotics merges living tissue with synthetic scaffolds. By genetically engineering these rat cells to react to light (optogenetics), researchers can 'steer' the robotic stingray through liquid just by flashing optical cues. It’s an insane fusion of zoology and engineering that paves the way for synthetic artificial organs or tiny swimming bots that navigate the human bloodstream without needing toxic batteries.
