In a major leap forward in medical technology, a team of Canadian scientists has developed an extremely small magnetic medical robot, no larger than a single grain of rice. Despite its tiny size, the device is remarkably powerful: it can navigate inside the body, reach kidney stones, and break them apart with high precision—without any surgical procedure.
How the Robot Works
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Ultra-small size:
Its miniature dimensions allow it to travel through very narrow passages inside the body, reaching stones that are difficult or impossible to access with traditional tools. -
Magnetic navigation:
Doctors control the robot using external magnetic fields, guiding it in real time. They can steer it gently and accurately toward the kidney stone without touching sensitive tissues around it.Read more on next page
