Biofilm-Destroying Robots (IMAGE)

University of Pennsylvania

Biofilm-Destroying Robots

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The biofilm-destroying robots are directed by magnets. The Penn researchers envision a variety of applications for the technology, from cleaning teeth to water pipes to catheters.

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Geelsu Hwang and Edward Steager

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