Magnetically Controlled Morphing Devices

Jun-24-18 3D-printed, morphing devices controlled by magnetism could have intriguing applications in biomedicine.

The 3D designs were created by a team from MIT, who printed them using an elastomer 3D-printing ink embedded with magnetic particles. By magnetically orienting the particles in specific directions as the design is printed, the object can be triggered to perform different motions when exposed to a magnetic field.

According to team lead Professor Xuanhe Zhao, "… we could put a structure around a blood vessel to control the pumping of blood, or use a magnet to guide a device through the GI tract to take images, extract tissue samples, clear a blockage, or deliver certain drugs to a specific location.”

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