TED: Why I make robots the size of a grain of rice | Sarah Bergbreiter

The video discusses the development of robotic ants, focusing on their mobility and locomotion. It highlights the challenges of engineering small robots with capabilities similar to insects, such as ants and cockroaches. The video explores the use of rigid and soft materials, magnetic fields, and microfabricated energetic materials to achieve movement. It also envisions future applications of these robots in disaster recovery, medical fields, and construction, emphasizing the potential for innovation and advancement in robotics.

What is the significance of using magnets in the development of micro robots?

How could small robots be utilized in disaster scenarios?

What potential applications could arise from robots that can swim through blood?