What Are Stem Cells?
Stem cells are undifferentiated biological cells capable of developing into specialized cell types. They play a crucial role in growth, healing, and tissue regeneration. There are two main types: embryonic stem cells (which can become any cell type) and adult stem cells (which are more limited but still vital for repair).
Stem Cells in Robotics
The intersection of stem cell research and robotics is a rapidly evolving field. Scientists are exploring how biological principles, such as self-repair and adaptability found in stem cells, can inspire the design of advanced robots. For example, "biohybrid robots" integrate living cells (including stem cells) with synthetic materials to create machines that can heal themselves or adapt to their environment.
Applications and Future Prospects
Potential applications include medical robots that can repair tissues, soft robots for drug delivery, and adaptive prosthetics. Research is ongoing to use stem cells for growing muscle tissue or nerve cells directly on robotic frameworks, enabling more lifelike movement and self-repair capabilities.
By Ali Sadeghi, Alessio Mondini, Emanuela Del Dottore, Anand Kumar Mishra, and Barbara Mazzolaihttp://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/frobt.2016.00073/full
References & Further Reading
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