Microscopic Robots - Integrating Intelligence and Autonomous Behavior at the Cellular Scale

Explore groundbreaking research on microscopic robotics in this 59-minute lecture from Marc Miskin, Assistant Professor at University of Pennsylvania's GRASP Lab. Discover how to construct microscopic robots with integrated intelligence systems small enough to fit inside a plant cell, featuring built-in memory, sensing, computing, actuation, power, and communication capabilities. Learn about autonomous behaviors like temperature reporting and gradient climbing achieved without external supervision, and understand potential applications in peripheral nerve repair and nanomanufacturing. Gain insights from an award-winning researcher whose work has been recognized by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, Army Research Office, and featured in prominent media outlets including the New York Times and MIT Tech Review's 35 under 35 list.