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Area of Science:

Nanotechnology
Biomedical Engineering
Robotics

Background:

Autonomous micro-/nanomachines are crucial for applications like drug delivery and sensing.
Efficient locomotion at low Reynolds numbers is a key challenge.
Ultrasound offers a promising energy source for these machines.

Purpose of the Study:

To review recent advancements in ultrasound-powered micro-/nanomachines.
To discuss their design, working principles, fabrication, and manipulation.
To explore their biocompatibility, sustainability, and in vivo application challenges.

Main Methods:

Literature review of recent research on ultrasound-driven micro-/nanomachines.
Analysis of design concepts, working principles, and fabrication techniques.
Discussion of biocompatibility, sustainability, and in vivo challenges.

Main Results:

Overview of novel designs and working principles for ultrasound-powered micro-/nanomachines.
Summary of fabrication and manipulation strategies.
Identification of biocompatibility and sustainability advantages.

Conclusions:

Ultrasound-powered micro-/nanomachines show significant potential for biomedical applications.
Further research is needed to overcome challenges for successful in vivo deployment.
Future directions focus on versatile functionalities and enhanced capabilities.