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    Area of Science:

    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Microfluidics
    • Robotics

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    • Untethered microdevices are crucial for lab-on-a-chip applications like cell manipulation.
    • Magnetic fields offer a promising method for controlling microdevices in fluidic environments.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose and exploit a magnetically driven microrobotic system for controlled locomotion of objects at the air/liquid interface.
    • To enable precise cell manipulation using a novel microrobot without affecting cell integrity.

    Main Methods:

    • Design, fabrication, and testing of a polymeric thin film-based magnetic microrobot (FilmBot).
    • Utilizing magnetic fields (6 mT) and gradients (0.6 T/m) for controlled locomotion.
    • Employing cell adhesion to the magnetic film for navigation.

    Main Results:

    • The FilmBot successfully acted as a substrate for T24 bladder cancer cells, maintaining their viability.
    • Magnetic control of film locomotion was achieved along specific directions.
    • A mean locomotion speed of approximately 3 mm/s was demonstrated.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed magnetic microrobot system is effective for navigating cells at the air/liquid interface.
    • The FilmBot offers a viable solution for cell manipulation in microfluidic applications.
    • This technology has potential for targeted delivery and advanced lab-on-a-chip systems.