Method of Making and Using an Apparatus for a Locomotive Micro-Implant Using Active Electromagnetic Propulsion

Described is a locomotive implant for usage within a predetermined magnetic field. In one embodiment magnetohydrodynamics is used to generate thrust with a plurality of electrodes. In another embodiment, asymmetric drag forces are used to generate thrust.

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Hauptverfasser: Poon Ada Shuk Yan, Meng Teresa H, Pivonka Daniel Michael, Yakovlev Anatoly Anatolievich
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Zusammenfassung:Described is a locomotive implant for usage within a predetermined magnetic field. In one embodiment magnetohydrodynamics is used to generate thrust with a plurality of electrodes. In another embodiment, asymmetric drag forces are used to generate thrust.