University of Leeds scientists have created an impressive tiny robot, inspired by the concept of “Fantastic Voyage,” that has the ability to venture deep into the lungs for early cancer detection and treatment.

Measuring a mere two millimeters (0.08 inches) in diameter and skillfully controlled by magnets, this ultra-soft device can access even the smallest bronchial tubes within the lungs.

The implications of this breakthrough are immense, as it has the potential to revolutionize lung cancer treatment, offering a more precise, personalized, and minimally invasive approach.

The robot was developed collaboratively by engineers, scientists, and medical professionals at the STORM Lab in Leeds, NBC Right Now reported.

In a test on a human corpse, the magnetic tentacle robot proved its capabilities by penetrating 37 percent deeper into the lungs compared to standard equipment, leading to reduced tissue damage.

Professor Pietro Valdastri, the research supervisor and director of the STORM Lab, expressed great enthusiasm, stating, “This is a really exciting development.

This new approach has the advantage of being specific to the anatomy, softer than the anatomy, and fully controllable in shape through magnetics.

These three remarkable features have the potential to revolutionize internal navigation within the human body.”

Written by staff