# MIT develops paper-thin robot that swims using living muscle cells

- Source: Reddit r/robotics
- Published: 2026-10-24T18:28:04.000Z
- RoboHot: https://robohot.news/en/items/vj27w1p7i9k9mt2x2q8sg41ne
- Original: https://www.reddit.com/r/robotics/comments/1xeg16f/scientists_build_a_tiny_robot_that_swims_using/

## Summary

MIT researchers have developed a paper-thin micro swimming robot driven by living muscle cells; the cells respond to flashes of light, enabling the robot to swim and steer. The research is seen as potentially advancing future biohybrid robots and micro-machines.