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In fields such as nano-scale robotics and manufacturing researchers have encountered problems in generating motion and force reliably. In recent years many attempts have been made at using micro-organisms to create useable mechanical force. Many approaches have been taken including using swimming bacteria to drive microgears, move objects and to generate organised flow on surfaces, and in pump-like systems. Different attempts at introducing remote control in such systems have also been made using magnetism, chemical signalling and light. It seems obvious how synthetic biology and bio-engineering might contribute by creating systems for these purposes.
In fields such as nano-scale robotics and manufacturing researchers have encountered problems in generating motion and force reliably. In recent years many attempts have been made at using micro-organisms to create useable mechanical force. Many approaches have been taken including using swimming bacteria to drive microgears, move objects and to generate organised flow on surfaces, and in pump-like systems. Different attempts at introducing remote control in such systems have also been made using magnetism, chemical signalling and light. It seems obvious how synthetic biology and bio-engineering might contribute by creating systems for these purposes.

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