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Area of Science:

  • Robotics
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Control Systems

Background:

  • Intestinal microrobots face challenges in low-height spaces and obstructed visibility.
  • Existing magnetic microrobots struggle with confined navigation and local interaction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a gradient-field-based force-driven control method for magnetic microrobots.
  • To enhance locomotion and local interaction capabilities for intestinal applications.

Main Methods:

  • Established mapping between coil current, magnetic field, and magnetic force.
  • Utilized singular value decomposition and linear programming for control input.
  • Designed translational and lifting motion modes for the microrobot.

Main Results:

  • Achieved effective magnetic-force output for desired directional control.
  • Demonstrated stable navigation in narrow tunnels using pulsed magnetic-force actuation.
  • Successfully lifted a flexible membrane to simulate mucosal elevation and expand visual fields.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed method enhances microrobot locomotion and local interaction capabilities.
  • This approach offers a feasible proof-of-concept for confined-space navigation and manipulation in the intestine.