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Qianying Chen^1,2, Pengyu Lv¹, Jianyong Huang¹

¹State Key Laboratory for Turbulence and Complex Systems, Department of Mechanics and Engineering Science, BIC-ESAT, College of Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China.

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Intelligent shape-morphing micromachines adapt to dynamic environments. This review explores design methods, challenges, and applications for these advanced micro-machines, paving the way for future innovations.

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Area of Science:

Micro/nanotechnology
Robotics
Materials Science

Background:

Intelligent machines with adaptable shape configurations offer potential in precision medicine, lab-on-a-chip, and bioengineering.
Despite advances in smart materials and micro/nanomanufacturing, designing intelligent shape-morphing machines at micro/nanoscales remains challenging due to a lack of specific design methods.

Purpose of the Study:

To summarize principles and methods for constructing intelligent shape-morphing micromachines.
To introduce dimensions, modes, realization methods, and applications of these micromachines.
To highlight advantages and challenges in microscale shape transformations compared to macroscale systems.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on shape-morphing micromachines.
Analysis of design principles, dimensions, and transformation modes.
Comparison of microscale and macroscale shape-morphing capabilities and limitations.

Main Results:

Identification of key design strategies and realization methods for shape-morphing micromachines.
Overview of diverse applications across various scientific and engineering fields.
Comparative analysis revealing unique advantages and inherent challenges of microscale shape transformation.

Conclusions:

The development of intelligent shape-morphing micromachines is crucial for advancing fields like precision medicine and bioengineering.
Addressing design method limitations is key to unlocking the full potential of microscale shape transformation.
Future research should focus on overcoming current challenges to enable the next generation of intelligent shape-morphing micromachines.