Researchers build microscopic biobots propelled by muscles, nerves Nov 25, 2019 4:45 pm by Elizabeth MontalbanoIllinois in the News Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images Design News (Nov. 22) Researchers at the U. of I. have developed soft biological robotic devices that are self-driven using light-stimulated neuromuscular tissue and have intelligence, memory and learning ability. Share on Facebook Tweet Email