gBiOT project proposes innovative approach for gut health with micro-robotic technology

Description

gBiot is the name of the new research project that intends to develop a micro-robotic prototype, also called microbot, for nutraceuticals and therapeutic foods performing intelligent functions to treat gastrointestinal disorders. A project developed by researchers from the Centre for Biotechnology and Fine Chemistry (CBQF/ESB/Universidade Católica Portuguesa) and i3S – Institute for Research and Innovation in Health, funded by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) which began in March 2023.