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Seed-sized surgical robot packs five functions in 4.4-mm machine

Tiny magnetic robot points to a new class of surgical tools

Researchers at NTU Singapore say a seed-sized magnetic robot can switch between five surgical tools in under a second, suggesting a more flexible approach to minimally invasive procedures.

Key Takeaways

NTU Singapore researchers developed a seed-sized magnetic surgical robot.
The device can switch between five tools in under one second.

DT Editorial Team·May 27, 2026·via interestingengineering.com

Ultrathin Transparent Solar Cells Point Toward Power-Generating Windows

Researchers at NTU Singapore say they have built semi-transparent perovskite solar cells thin enough for window integration while still delivering unusually high efficiency for devices in this ultrathin class

Key Takeaways

NTU Singapore researchers report ultrathin semi-transparent perovskite solar cells.
The design could help bring solar generation to windows and other glass surfaces.

DT Editorial Team·May 27, 2026·via newatlas.com