If you’re tired of the daily grind of brushing and flossing your teeth, science may have the solution for you. Last year, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania developed tiny, shapeshifting microbots that can clean your teeth for you. These Microbots can floss your teeth, form bristle-like structures, and release an antimicrobial substance to eliminate oral bacteria.
The technology relies on magnetic fields to configure and move microbots composed of iron oxide nanoparticles. The microbots can be programmed to adapt to the specific alignment of your teeth, making it a hands-free, automated process.
While the technology is not yet available to the public, we’re one step closer to a future where tiny robots brush our teeth for us!
