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Zameer Hussain Shah1, Max Sockolich1, David Rivas1
1Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716 USA.
Abstract:
In this study, we propose a simple and efficient method to fabricate three-lobed nonspherical Janus microrobots. These microrobots can be actuated by a harmless magnetic field. Utilizing organosilica as the material of choice, we leverage its versatile silane chemistry to enable various surface modifications and functionalities. The fabricated microrobots demonstrate two distinct modes of motion, making them well-suited for cell transportation and drug delivery tasks. Their unique shape and motion characteristics allow for precise and targeted movement. Integrating these microrobots into therapeutic delivery platforms can revolutionize medical treatments, offering enhanced precision, efficiency, and versatility in delivering therapies to specific sites.

