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Towards Mobile Microrobot Swarms for Additive Micromanufacturing

International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems, 2014
In this paper, a novel approach to achieving the independent control of multiple magnetic microrobots is presented. The approach utilizes a specialized substrate consisting of a fine grid of planar, MEMS-fabricated micro coils of the same size as the ...
David Cappelleri, Dimitrios Efthymiou, Ashesh Goswami, Nikolaos Vitoroulis, Michael Zavlanos   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Arthropod‐Inspired Miniature Modular Vibration Direct‐Drive Robot With Untethered Locomotion

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
This work presents an arthropod‐inspired untethered miniature modular vibration direct‐drive robot. By utilizing standardized driving units and nested locking interfaces, on‐demand reconfiguration into quadruped, hexapod, octopod, and circular morphologies is achieved.
Shijing Zhang, Ziteng Liu, Youwei Liu, Dehong Wang, Yingxiang Liu   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Steering of magnetotactic bacterial microrobots by focusing magnetic field for targeted pathogen killing [PDF]

, 2019
International audienceTargeted steering of magnetotactic bacterial microrobots is a growing tendency for their various biomedical applications. However, real-time monitoring during their movements and targeted cell killing in specific locations remains ...
Chen, Changyou, Wang, Pingping, Song, Tao, CHEN, Linjie, Wu, Long-Fei   +4 more
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Evolution of Physical Intelligence Across Scales

Advanced Intelligent Discovery, EarlyView.
By following the evolution of physical intelligence across scales, this article shows how intelligence arises from materials, structures, physical interactions, and collectives. It establishes physical intelligence as the evolutionary foundation upon which embodied intelligence is built.
Ke Liu, Tianyun Huang, Aming Li, Pengyu Lv, Tingting Qin, Wenhui Chen, Hui Wei, Huiling Duan   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Retrieval of magnetic medical microrobots from the bloodstream [PDF]

, 2019
Untethered magnetic microrobots hold the potential to penetrate hard-to-reach areas of the human body and to perform therapy in a controlled way. In the past decade, impressive advancements have been made in this field but the clinical adoption of ...
Menciassi A., A. Menciassi, Iacovacci V., Vistoli F., Signore G., F. Vistoli, Ricotti L., Sinibaldi E., V. Iacovacci, L. Ricotti, E. Sinibaldi, G. Signore   +11 more
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Design, Control, and Clinical Applications of Magnetic Actuation Systems: Challenges and Opportunities

Advanced Intelligent Systems, Volume 7, Issue 3, March 2025.
This review aims to provide a broad understanding for interdisciplinary researchers in engineering and clinical applications. It addresses the development and control of magnetic actuation systems (MASs) in clinical surgeries and their revolutionary effects in multiple clinical applications.
Yingxin Huo, Lidong Yang, Tiantian Xu, Dong Sun   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Magnetic Field Control Using an Electromagnetic Actuation System with Combined Air‐Core and Metal‐Core Coils

Advanced Intelligent Systems, Volume 7, Issue 3, March 2025.
An electromagnetic manipulation system enhances magnetic field strength in the Z‐direction for 3D control of microrobots and nanoparticles. Featuring eight metal‐core coils and two air‐core coils arranged hemispherically, it ensures unimpeded workspace access and integrates imaging tools.
Nader Latifi Gharamaleki, Dong‐in Kim, Gyudong Lee, Jin‐Young Kim, Hongsoo Choi   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bubbles Acting as Micro End‐Effectors for Dexterous Manipulation and Sensing in Aqueous Environment

Advanced Intelligent Systems, Volume 7, Issue 3, March 2025.
Inspired by bubbles, this article proposes a low‐cost method for multifunctional manipulation and sensing using microbubbles in aqueous environments. Bubbles are easily generated in situ, enabling the safe and adaptive handling of microobjects and sensing of microforces and surface textures.
Zichen Xu, Qingsong Xu
wiley   +1 more source

Segmented Therapeutic Delivery via Acoustic Microbubble Relay

Advanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.
An acoustically driven, modular segmented delivery system is presented to overcome mechanical limitations of conventional microcatheters. Oscillating microbubbles generate directional streaming that enables continuous, targeted transport across open, angled segments.
Lei Wang, Yiyang Tang, Yiqiang Wu, Xin Zhang, Tianshi Lyu, Zhen Hua, Tian‐Yun Huang   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Small‐Scale Magnetic Peristaltic Soft Robot With Mobility and Transport Capabilities

Advanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.
This study introduces a miniature, untethered soft magnetic microrobot with peristaltic capabilities for both locomotion and cargo transport. Eight helically magnetized elastomeric strips deform under rotating fields (10–80 mT, 1–5 Hz), enabling movement across rods and lumina at up to 4.1 body lengths min‐¹.
Mohammad Hasan Dad Ansari, Linda Paternò, Chenjun Wu, Veronica Iacovacci, Arianna Menciassi   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source