A Review of Single-Cell Microrobots: Classification, Driving Methods and Applications
Micromachines, 2023 Single-cell microrobots are new microartificial devices that use a combination of single cells and artificial devices, with the advantages of small size, easy degradation and ease of manufacture.
Yuhang Wang +4 more
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Structured light enables biomimetic swimming and versatile locomotion of photoresponsive soft microrobots. [PDF]
, 2016 Microorganisms move in challenging environments by periodic changes in body shape. In contrast, current artificial microrobots cannot actively deform, exhibiting at best passive bending under external fields.
Fischer, Peer +13 more
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Recent Advances in the Application of Piezoelectric Materials in Microrobotic Systems
Micromachines, 2022 Recent advances in precision manufacturing technology and a thorough understanding of the properties of piezoelectric materials have made it possible for researchers to develop innovative microrobotic systems, which draw more attention to the challenges ...
Alireza Fath, Tian Xia, Wei Li
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Photoacoustic computed tomography guided microrobots for targeted navigation in intestines in vivo [PDF]
, 2020 Tremendous progress in synthetic micro/nanomotors has been made for potential biomedical applications. However, existing micro/nanomotor platforms are inefficient for deep tissue imaging and motion control in vivo.
Gao, Wei +5 more
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A Workstation for microassembly [PDF]
, 2007 In this paper, an open-architecture, reconfigurable microassembly workstation for efficient and reliable assembly of micromachined parts is presented.
Kunt, Emrah Deniz +2 more
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Purcell magneto-elastic swimmer controlled by an external magnetic field [PDF]
, 2016 International audienceThis paper focuses on the mechanism of propulsion of a Purcell swimmer whose segments are magnetized and react to an external magnetic field applied into the fluid.
Alouges, F. +3 more
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On-Surface Locomotion of Particle Based Microrobots Using Magnetically Induced Oscillation
Micromachines, 2017 The low Reynolds number condition presents a fundamental constraint on designing locomotive mechanisms for microscale robots. We report on the use of an oscillating magnetic field to induce on-surface translational motion of particle based microrobots ...
U Kei Cheang +4 more
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Annual Review of Biomedical EngineeringScientists around the world have long aimed to produce miniature robots that can be controlled inside the human body to aid doctors in identifying and treating diseases. Such microrobots hold the potential to access hard-to-reach areas of the body through the natural lumina.
Iacovacci, Veronica +3 more
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In-channel experiments on vertical swimming with bacteria-like robots [PDF]
, 2013 Bio-inspired micro-robots are of great importance as to implement versatile microsystems for a variety of in vivo and in vitro applications in medicine and biology.
Tabak, Ahmet Fatih +2 more
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Mobility Experiments With Microrobots for Minimally Invasive Intraocular Surgery [PDF]
, 2013 Purpose.: To investigate microrobots as an assistive tool for minimally invasive intraocular surgery and to demonstrate mobility and controllability inside the living rabbit eye.
Bergeles, C +8 more
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