University of Waterloo-Led Team Develops Tiny Magnetic Robots to Dissolve Painful Kidney Stones

18 August 2025 | News

Tested in a life-size 3D urinary tract model, the soft robotic strips use enzyme-powered chemistry and precise robotic guidance to accelerate stone dissolution — offering a minimally invasive alternative to slow medications and invasive surgeries.

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