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  • Materials Science
  • Robotics Engineering
  • Nanotechnology

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  • Small-scale robotics development is intrinsically linked to advancements in material science and process engineering over the past 50 years.
  • The integration of optimal materials is key for the propulsion of micro- and nanosystems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent progress in materials and fabrication for small-scale robots.
  • To focus on materials used for motion and actuation in these robots.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent literature on micro- and nanofabrication techniques.
  • Synthesis of novel materials for robotic applications.
  • Discussion of fabrication strategies including 3D printing, electrodeposition, and electrospinning.

Main Results:

  • Advances in micro/nanofabrication and chemical synthesis allow diverse material integration in micro/nanorobots.
  • Novel photocatalytic and liquid crystal elastomer materials for light-driven swimmers.
  • Development of acoustic bubble-based 3D swimmers.
  • Increased investigation of magnetic micro/nanorobots for biomedical uses.

Conclusions:

  • This review covers fabrication and powering of small-scale robotics.
  • Introduces propulsion methods like magnetic fields, ultrasound, and light.
  • Highlights recent materials and fabrication methodologies for creating these devices.