Scientists Develop Neurobots: Living Machines with Self-Organizing Nervous Systems
Researchers at Tufts University and the Wyss Institute have advanced the development of xenobots by integrating nerve cells, creating 'neurobots' with self-organizing nervous systems. Originally developed in 2020, xenobots are tiny living structures made from frog cells that can move, repair themselves, and form new structures. The new neurobots, detailed in Advanced Science, exhibit enhanced behaviors and complex movement patterns due to the addition of neurons. This research, led by Michael Levin and Haleh Fotowat, aims to understand how cells organize into complex structures, potentially aiding synthetic biology and regenerative medicine. The neurobots are created by inserting neural precursor cells into biobots, which then develop into neurons, forming simple neural networks that influence movement. 
