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flag Stanford researchers created tiny, origami-like robots that swim through blood vessels to treat clots and aneurysms.

flag Stanford University researchers led by mechanical engineer Renee Zhao are developing one-millimeter-scale, origami-inspired robots that can swim through blood vessels using a spinning motion to treat conditions like blood clots and brain aneurysms. flag Designed through fundamental physics and mechanics, the devices navigate hard-to-reach areas in the body, emerging from curiosity-driven soft robotics research. flag The technology, initially focused on propulsion and movement, may also apply to underwater vehicles. flag The project highlights how academic freedom and interdisciplinary work can lead to transformative medical innovations.

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