World’s Smallest Microelectronic Catheter for Minimally Invasive Surgery of the Future (IMAGE)

Chemnitz University of Technology

World’s Smallest Microelectronic Catheter for Minimally Invasive Surgery of the Future

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Prof. Dr. Oliver G. Schmidt is a pioneer in the exploration and development of extremely small, shapeable and flexible microrobotics. The photo shows him with an ultra-flexible microelectronic foil between his fingers.

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Jacob Müller

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