Bioinspired microrobots and their biomedical applications

Natural organisms and biological systems provide a rich source of inspiration for the development of bioinspired microrobots. These diminutive automatons, designed to emulate the intricate structures and functions of living entities, extend human capabilities across a spectrum of applications. This review endeavors to amalgamate and elucidate the underpinnings of such bioinspired microrobots design, traversing the interdisciplinary expanse of research. It delineates a spectrum of biomedical applications for bioinspired microrobots, encompassing targeted drug delivery, cellular manipulation, and minimally invasive surgical procedures, among others. Moreover, the current technical challenges and future directions of bioinspired microrobots in the biomedical field are discussed. The objective is to impart a holistic view to the readership, illuminating the significance of bioinspired microrobots in contemporary biomedicine and charting potential trajectories of innovation.