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  • Materials Science
  • Robotics
  • Biotechnology

Background:

  • Intelligent micro/nanorobots are crucial for microscopic applications.
  • Natural materials offer advantages like renewability and eco-friendliness as biotemplates.
  • Biotemplates provide unique structures and biomaterial activity for micro/nanorobots.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the advantages of using natural biotemplates for intelligent micro/nanorobots.
  • To classify micro/nanorobots based on biotemplate types.
  • To detail preparation strategies, applications, and future prospects.

Main Methods:

  • Classification of micro/nanorobots by biotemplate type.
  • Systematic review of preparation strategies.
  • Summary of application prospects in various fields.

Main Results:

  • Biotemplate-based micro/nanorobots exhibit excellent biomaterial activity and structural morphology.
  • These robots show significant potential in biomedical applications and environmental remediation.
  • The integration of natural biotemplates with micro/nanotechnology is a key development trend.

Conclusions:

  • Natural biotemplates enhance the functionality and efficiency of micro/nanorobots.
  • Further research into biotemplate-based micro/nanorobots is essential for advancing the field.
  • These robots represent a promising direction for future intelligent systems.