A team of scientists from South Korea and the U.S. has developed a microscopic magnetic robot that can enter the urinary tract and safely break down kidney stones, offering a less painful and more efficient alternative to traditional procedures like shockwave therapy.
The robot, called a "ferrobot", is just millimeters in size and can be guided using magnetic fields to the exact location of a stone. Once there, it vibrates and releases mild pulses to break the stone into tiny passable fragments, minimizing tissue damage and discomfort.
This non-invasive method is still undergoing clinical trials, but early tests on pigs and simulated human models have shown a 90% success rate, with shorter recovery times and fewer complications. It’s part of a wave of medical microrobotics changing how we approach internal treatments.
The era of surgical blades may soon be replaced by robotic precision at the micro level.
Dr.Vivek Sharma
A team of scientists from South Korea and the U.S. has developed a microscopic magnetic robot that can enter the urinary tract and safely break down kidney stones, offering a less painful and more efficient alternative to traditional procedures like shockwave therapy.
The robot, called a "ferrobot", is just millimeters in size and can be guided using magnetic fields to the exact location of a stone. Once there, it vibrates and releases mild pulses to break the stone into tiny passable fragments, minimizing tissue damage and discomfort.
This non-invasive method is still undergoing clinical trials, but early tests on pigs and simulated human models have shown a 90% success rate, with shorter recovery times and fewer complications. It’s part of a wave of medical microrobotics changing how we approach internal treatments.
The era of surgical blades may soon be replaced by robotic precision at the micro level.
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