Magnetic Actuation Based Motion Control for Microrobots: An Overview [PDF]
Micromachines, 2015 Untethered, controllable, mobile microrobots have been proposed for numerous applications, ranging from micro-manipulation, in vitro tasks (e.g., operation of microscale biological substances) to in vivo applications (e.g., targeted drug delivery ...
Tiantian Xu +4 more
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Reconfigurable self-assembly of photocatalytic magnetic microrobots for water purification [PDF]
Nature Communications, 2023 The development of artificial small-scale robotic swarms with nature-mimicking collective behaviors represents the frontier of research in robotics. While microrobot swarming under magnetic manipulation has been extensively explored, light-induced self ...
Mario Urso +4 more
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System integration of magnetic medical microrobots: from design to control [PDF]
Frontiers in Robotics and AI, 2023 Magnetic microrobots are ideal for medical applications owing to their deep tissue penetration, precise control, and flexible movement. After decades of development, various magnetic microrobots have been used to achieve medical functions such as ...
Junjian Zhou +14 more
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A Survey of Recent Developments in Magnetic Microrobots for Micro-/Nano-Manipulation [PDF]
MicromachinesMagnetically actuated microrobots have become a research hotspot in recent years due to their tiny size, untethered control, and rapid response capability.
Ruomeng Xu, Qingsong Xu
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Strategies for Navigating Magnetic Microrobots in Neurovascular Networks: A Numerical Analysis [PDF]
Small ScienceFirst‐line therapy for ischemic stroke relies on the systemic administration of thrombolytics for dissolving clots affecting brain perfusion. However, because conservative dosages are used to avoid off‐target toxicity and side effects, the systemic route
Pedro G. Alves +10 more
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Magnetic Microrobots for Drug Delivery: A Review of Fabrication Materials, Structure Designs and Drug Delivery Strategies [PDF]
MoleculesMagnetic microrobots have emerged as a promising platform for drug delivery in recent years. By enabling remotely controlled motion and precise navigation under external magnetic fields, these systems offer new solutions to overcome the limitations of ...
Jin Shi +10 more
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Permanent magnetic droplet–derived microrobots
Science AdvancesMicrorobots hold substantial potential for precision medicine. However, challenges remain in balancing multifunctional cargo loading with efficient locomotion and in predicting behavior in complex biological environments. Here, we present permanent magnetic droplet–derived microrobots (PMDMs) with superior cargo loading capacity and dynamic locomotion ...
Cao, Y +19 more
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TriMag Microrobots: 3D‐Printed Microrobots for Magnetic Actuation, Imaging, and Hyperthermia
Advanced MaterialsAbstract Microrobots hold immense potential in biomedical applications, including drug delivery, disease diagnostics, and minimally invasive surgeries. However, two key challenges hinder their clinical translation: achieving scalable and precision fabrication, and enabling non‐invasive imaging and tracking within ...
Liuxi Xing +14 more
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Stability of Soft Magnetic Helical Microrobots
Fluids, 2020 Nano/microrobotic swimmers have many possible biomedical applications such as drug delivery and micro-manipulation. This paper examines one of the most promising classes of these: rigid magnetic microrobots that are propelled through bulk fluid by ...
Kiarash Samsami +3 more
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Selective Magnetic Field Generation Method for Effective Manipulation of Two-Dimensional Magnetic Microrobots Using a Triad of Electromagnetic Coils [PDF]
MicromachinesThis study proposes a new method for effectively manipulating a magnetic microrobot in a two-dimensional manner using a triad of electromagnetic coils (TEC).
Dongjun Lee, Yonghun Lee, Seungmun Jeon
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