Micro-robots could be used to treat infections in the sinuses, as well as the bladder, intestines, and other hard-to-reach areas in the coming decade, researchers believe. — Photo: Christin Klose/dpa
BEIJING: Scientists from China and Hong Kong say they have created tiny robots that can help clear serious bacterial infections deep inside the sinuses, without the need for surgery or drugs.
Published in Science Robotics, the study explains how these micro-robots, smaller than a strand of human hair, can be guided using magnets and light. They work by breaking down tough bacterial layers and creating substances that kill bacteria.
