Recent progress in magnetic applications for micro- and nanorobots.

Area of Science:

• Robotics and Nanotechnology
• Materials Science
• Biomedical Engineering

Background:

• Magnetic micro- and nanorobots are increasingly utilized across various scientific fields.
• Their controllable motion, cargo transport, and energy transmission capabilities are driven by magnetic fields.
• Effective utilization of magnetic fields is paramount for the progression of micro- and nanorobotics.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review recent advancements in magnetic applications for micro- and nanorobots.
• To discuss the manufacturing of these robots using diverse magnetic nanoparticles.
• To explore innovative magnetic drive structures and magnetoelectric devices.

Main Methods:

• Review of literature on magnetic micro- and nanorobot development.
• Analysis of manufacturing techniques incorporating diamagnetic, paramagnetic, and ferromagnetic materials.
• Examination of novel magnetoelectric devices and magnetic drive systems.

Main Results:

• Detailed discussion on micro- and nanorobot manufacturing using various magnetic nanoparticles.
• Highlighting the significance of judicious magnetic material selection.
• Review of breakthroughs in magnetoelectric devices and magnetic drive structures.

Conclusions:

• Magnetic micro- and nanorobots exhibit biofriendliness and stable performance in microbial settings.
• Future challenges and prospects for magnetic applications in this domain are outlined.
• Emphasizing the critical role of magnetic fields in future micro- and nanorobotic research.