Robots 'swim' in the body except bacteria

Researchers in the United States have successfully built tiny robots that can "swim" into the abdomen to send antibiotics to kill bacteria that cause stomach illness.

The robots are the "brainchild" of nanotechnologists at the Jacob School of Engineering at the University of California, San Diego (USCD).

They are about half the size of human hair and have been tested in mice. As a result, they can swim in the mice 'belly and neutralize stomach acid before delivering the antibiotic to kill the bacteria.

Image simulates robots into the stomach - (Photo: JacobsSchool).

According to RT, this is the first time this type of robot has been tested and the test results are considered to be groundbreaking.

According to the team, they are confident their technique offers a promising new way of treating gastritis and digestion with acid-sensitive drugs.

Stomach acid can destroy oral agents such as antibiotics and protein-based medicines. To overcome this, doctors will prescribe medications to treat infections and ulcers associated with drugs that inhibit stomach acid production.

However, higher doses over time may cause side effects, such as headache, diarrhea, fatigue, and even anxiety or depression.

Clip the robot into the stomach - (Photo: JacobsSchoolNews / YouTube).