Reconfigurable Magnetic Soft Microrobot for Acoustically Triggered Targeted Bacterial Sterilization
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DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202518017
Abstract: Several nanomaterials have been proposed for antibacterial applications, offering promising strategies to combat infections as antibiotic resistance continues to rise due to widespread misuse. However, their clinical translation remains limited by poor localization and the… read more here.
Keywords: acoustically triggered; microrobot; reconfigurable magnetic; bacterial sterilization ... See more keywords
A Biodegradable Magnetic Microrobot Based on Gelatin Methacrylate for Precise Delivery of Stem Cells with Mass Production Capability.
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DOI: 10.1002/smll.202107888
Abstract: A great deal of research has focused on small-scale robots for biomedical applications and minimally invasive delivery of therapeutics (e.g., cells, drugs, and genes) to a target area. Conventional fabrication methods, such as two-photon polymerization,… read more here.
Keywords: mass production; gelatin methacrylate; microrobot; stem ... See more keywords
Microalgae-Based Biohybrid Microrobot for Accelerated Diabetic Wound Healing.
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DOI: 10.1002/smll.202204617
Abstract: A variety of wound healing platforms have been proposed to alleviate the hypoxic condition and/or to modulate the immune responses for the treatment of chronic wounds in diabetes. However, these platforms with the passive diffusion… read more here.
Keywords: based biohybrid; wound healing; microalgae based; microrobot ... See more keywords
An Ultrasonic Microrobot Enabling Ultrafast Bidirectional Navigation in Confined Tubular Environments
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DOI: 10.1007/s40820-025-01894-y
Abstract: An ultrasonic microrobot achieves bidirectional high-speed locomotion (81 cm s−1) in micro-pipes via frequency modulation. MEMS-fabricated ultrathin piezoelectric composite film enables rapid navigation within confined pipeline (4 mm height), slope climbing (24.25°), and notable load-carrying… read more here.
Keywords: navigation; tubular environments; bidirectional navigation; ultrasonic microrobot ... See more keywords
Light-driven lattice soft microrobot with multimodal locomotion
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DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-62676-z
Abstract: Untethered microrobots hold significant promise in fields such as bionics, biomedicine, and micromechanics. However, replicating the diverse movements of natural microorganisms in artificial microrobots presents a considerable challenge. This paper introduces a laser-based approach that… read more here.
Keywords: driven lattice; locomotion; microrobot; light driven ... See more keywords
Fish-like magnetic microrobots for microparts transporting at liquid surfaces.
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DOI: 10.1039/d2sm01436j
Abstract: Magnetic microrobots have tremendous potential applications due to their wireless actuation and fast response in confined spaces. Herein, inspired by fish, a magnetic microrobot working at liquid surfaces was proposed in order to transport microparts… read more here.
Keywords: microrobots microparts; liquid surfaces; microrobot; like magnetic ... See more keywords
A multi-stimulus-responsive bionic fish microrobot for remote intelligent control applications.
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DOI: 10.1039/d2sm01468h
Abstract: In nature, all creatures have their unique characteristics that allow them to adapt to the complex and changeable living environments. In recent years, bionic fish has received increased attention from the research community, and many… read more here.
Keywords: responsive bionic; stimulus responsive; bionic fish; microrobot ... See more keywords
A piezoelectric driven amphibious microrobot capable of fast and controllable movement
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-665x/ad8610
Abstract: Due to its excellent adaptability to the environment and flexibility in narrow spaces, amphibious microrobots have become an important research direction recently. This study proposes an amphibious microrobot driven by piezoelectric actuators with a body… read more here.
Keywords: amphibious microrobot; front legs; caudal fins; speed ... See more keywords
Enhancing Spiral Microrobot Dynamics in Ratchet Potentials: The Role of Gaussian Colored Noise
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DOI: 10.1088/1674-1056/ae0c00
Abstract: Random disturbances in microfluidic environments often cause pronounced trajectory deviations in microrobots, posing challenges for robust control. However, most existing models either neglect these disturbances or idealize them as Gaussian white noise (GWN), limiting their… read more here.
Keywords: colored noise; spiral microrobot; microrobot; gaussian colored ... See more keywords
A Magnetically Controlled Soft Microrobot Steering a Guidewire in a Three-Dimensional Phantom Vascular Network
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DOI: 10.1089/soro.2018.0019
Abstract: Abstract Magnetically actuated soft robots may improve the treatment of disseminated intravascular coagulation. Significant progress has been made in the development of soft robotic systems that steer catheters. A more challenging task, however, is the… read more here.
Keywords: three dimensional; microrobot; dimensional phantom; guidewire ... See more keywords
Patterned Magnetic Fields for Remote Steering and Wireless Powering to a Swimming Microrobot
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DOI: 10.1109/tmech.2019.2951101
Abstract: Common digestive and lung disorders such as stomach problems and pleural emission pose serious difficulties for patients who undergo open surgeries wherein a wirelessly powered swimming microrobot has the potential for minimally invasive missions from… read more here.
Keywords: magnetic fields; fields remote; microrobot; swimming microrobot ... See more keywords