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  • Biotechnology
  • Micro-robotics
  • Bio-engineering

Background:

  • Algal cells possess inherent motility and can be engineered.
  • Micro-robotics offers potential for applications in biomedicine and manufacturing.
  • Controlled manipulation of micro-scale biological entities is challenging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the site-specific, quantitative assembly and driving of algal cells as microrobots.
  • To develop methods for controlling algal cell movement and interaction with microstructures.
  • To explore the potential of algal microrobots in micro-assembly and cargo transport.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of algal cell movement mechanisms and motility under light control.
  • Development of an algae-guiding system for trajectory control of cell swarms.
  • Implementation of cell adhesion methods for micro-structure manipulation.
  • Optical guiding for controlled assembly of algal robots onto micro-objects.

Main Results:

  • Algal cells were successfully controlled to follow trajectories and adhere/release microstructures.
  • Algal microrobots demonstrated the ability to transport and release microspheres quantitatively.
  • Continuous operation of algal cells for 60 minutes while carrying cargo was achieved, covering distances up to 270 mm.
  • Cooperative driving by algal cells enabled controlled rotational movement of microstructures.

Conclusions:

  • Algal cells can be effectively robotized, serving as biological microrobots.
  • The developed methods enable site-specific assembly and manipulation using algal microrobots.
  • This research presents a novel biological propulsion method with significant potential for microassembly, cargo delivery, and collaborative biological tasks.