Research2026-10-08

Researchers developed an electrochemical polymer skin for microrobots. It harvests energy from motion to power the robot. The skin enables continuous operation without batteries. The work was published in National Science Review. Science China Press issued the announcement.

What changed

Microrobots required external power sources or batteries for continuous operation.

What it unlocks

Microrobots can now operate continuously without batteries by harvesting energy from motion.

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