Shapeshifting microrobots can brush and floss teeth
In a proof-of-concept study, researchers from the School of Dental Medicine and School of Engineering and Applied Science show that a hands-free system could effectively automate the treatment and removal of tooth-decay-causing bacteria and dental plaque. A shapeshifting robotic microswarm may one day act as a toothbrush, rinse, and dental floss in one. The technology, …