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Recent progress in actuation technologies of micro/nanorobots
1School of Information & Control Engineering, Shenyang Jianzhu University, Shenyang 110168, China.
Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology
|August 9, 2021
Summary
This review explores micro/nanorobots, focusing on their actuation technologies for biomedical applications like targeted therapy and nanoscale surgery. It details advancements, limitations, and future directions in this rapidly evolving robotics field.
Area of Science:
- Robotics and Biomedical Engineering
- Nanotechnology and Micro-robotics
Background:
- Micro/nanorobots are crucial for advanced biomedical applications, including diagnosis, surgery, and targeted therapy.
- Recent years have seen extensive research into micro/nanorobots due to their significant potential in medicine.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent progress in micro/nanorobot actuation technologies.
- To analyze the principles and limitations of various actuation methods.
- To explore future challenges and development directions in the field.
Main Methods:
- Categorization of actuation mechanisms into external field actuation and self-actuation.
- Presentation of the latest achievements in micro/nanorobot actuation methods.
- Analysis of the underlying principles and inherent limitations of different actuation techniques.
Main Results:
- Overview of diverse actuation technologies for micro/nanorobots.
- Identification of key challenges hindering development.
- Exploration of future research trajectories.
Conclusions:
- Actuation technology is a critical factor in the advancement of micro/nanorobots for biomedical use.
- Addressing current challenges is essential for unlocking the full potential of these devices.
- Continued innovation in actuation is key to future breakthroughs in nanomedicine and robotic surgery.
