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Engineering Magnetic Soft and Reconfigurable Robots.

Linxiaohai Ning¹, Chayabhan Limpabandhu¹, Zion Tsz Ho Tse¹

¹Centre for Bioengineering, School of Engineering and Materials Science, Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom.

|August 1, 2023

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This review explores novel fabrication methods for magnetic soft robots, focusing on reconfigurability and untethered movement. It highlights challenges and future directions for biomedical applications.

Keywords:

magnetic property magnetic reconfigurable robot magnetic robot application magnetic soft robot medical device microfabrication reconfigurable mechanism

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Area of Science:

Robotics
Materials Science
Biomedical Engineering

Background:

Magnetic control is increasingly utilized in soft robotics for enhanced reconfigurability and untethered maneuverability.
Recent advancements have focused on the fabrication and application of reconfigurable magnetic soft robots.

Purpose of the Study:

To review novel fabrication techniques for magnetic soft robots.
To discuss mechanisms of reconfigurability and deformation properties.
To identify challenges and future work for biomedical applications.

Main Methods:

Literature review of chemical and physical fabrication methods.
Analysis of reconfigurability mechanisms and deformation properties.
Discussion of maneuverability and biomedical applications.

Main Results:

Novel fabrication techniques (chemical and physical) for magnetic soft robots are summarized.
Detailed discussion on reconfigurability mechanisms and deformation properties.
Identification of current challenges and future research directions.

Conclusions:

Magnetic soft robots offer significant potential, particularly in biomedical fields.
Further research is needed to overcome current fabrication and application challenges.
Focus on reconfigurability and untethered maneuverability is key for future development.