1. Examples of organism-based systems.
Examples of organism-based systems. (A) Bacterium-driven microtube. The bacterium is trapped in the tube and serves as an actuator (101). (B) Swarm of Euglena that can be steered via light stimuli. The swarm can be used to move microparticles (105). Images reprinted with permission from Springer. (C) Wirelessly controlled cockroach that can be steered remotely via neural implants (111). Image used with permission of the Royal Society. (D) Mud eel–driven endoscope. The locomotion of the eel is controlled via surface-mount electrodes on the tail, allowing controlled locomotion (114).
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