Radar-Based Control of a Helical Microswimmer in 3-Dimensional Space with Dynamic Obstacles [PDF]
Cyborg and Bionic SystemsAdvanced control strategies critical for microrobots have been widely investigated to achieve precise locomotion. However, dynamic obstacle avoidance in 3D space is a major challenge in control that remains unsolved.
Jiangfan Yu, Yibin Wang
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Fluids, 2022 Microorganisms often navigate a complex environment composed of a viscous fluid with suspended microstructures such as elastic polymers and filamentous networks.
Rudi Schuech +2 more
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Helical and oscillatory microswimmer motility statistics from differential dynamic microscopy [PDF]
New Journal of Physics, 2019 The experimental characterisation of the swimming statistics of populations of micro-organisms or artificially propelled particles is essential for understanding the physics of active systems and their exploitation.
Wilson Poon, Ottavio Croze
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Automatic Manipulation of Magnetically Actuated Helical Microswimmers in Static Environments [PDF]
Micromachines, 2018 Electromagnetically actuated microswimmers have been widely used in various biomedical applications due to their minor invasive traits and their easy access to confined environments.
Xinyu Wu, Chenyang Huang, Tiantian Xu
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Swimming Characteristics of Bioinspired Helical Microswimmers Based on Soft Lotus-Root Fibers [PDF]
Micromachines, 2017 Various kinds of helical swimmers inspired by E. coli bacteria have been developed continually in many types of researches, but most of them are proposed by the rigid bodies.
Xiaohui Yan, Xinyu Wu, Tiantian Xu
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Fabrication of anisotropic magnetic helical microswimmers utilizing Spirulina platensis templates and their integration with Janus PCL/Chitosan nanoparticles [PDF]
Scientific ReportsMagnetically-actuated microswimmers are promising candidates for controlled cargo transport and microscale manipulation; however, achieving efficient, fuel-free propulsion with precisely defined anisotropic structures remains a significant fabrication ...
Mahdieh Jahani +2 more
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Micro/Nanoscale Acoustic Manipulation: From Particle Control to Autonomous Microswimmers. [PDF]
Adv Sci (Weinh)This conceptual framework illustrates acoustic technology as a multifunctional platform enabling passive particle manipulation across scales and autonomous propulsion of microswimmers. ABSTRACT Acoustic manipulation and propulsion technologies have emerged as powerful platforms for micro/nanoscale control, enabled by their non‐contact operation, label ...
Chu J, Zhang L, Wang X, Li W, Liu Y.
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Shaping Function: Polymeric 3D Systems With Unconventional Geometries for Biomedical Applications. [PDF]
SmallParticle shape is a key design parameter governing biological interactions. Advances in fabrication enable precise control over anisotropy and compartmentalization, allowing modulation of cellular uptake, transport, and biodistribution, ultimately enhancing therapeutic performance. ABSTRACT Polymer geometry is a primary determinant of physical behavior
Perfeito FG, Oliveira MB, Mano JF.
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Microfluidic-Based Droplet and Cell Manipulations Using Artificial Bacterial Flagella
Micromachines, 2016 Herein, we assess the functionality of magnetic helical microswimmers as basic tools for the manipulation of soft materials, including microdroplets and single cells.
Yun Ding +5 more
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Cross‐Scale Hierarchical Targeted Delivery System Based on Small‐Scale Magnetic Robots
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.This article reviews a cross‐scale hierarchical targeted delivery system that integrates magnetic continuum robots and magnetic microrobots. By combining rapid long‐range navigation with precise microscale targeting, the system overcomes key limitations of single‐scale approaches.
Junjian Zhou +4 more
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