Magnetic Helical Micro- and Nanorobots: Toward Their Biomedical Applications
Famin Qiu , Bradley J. Nelson
Engineering ›› 2015, Vol. 1 ›› Issue (1) : 21 -26.
Magnetic Helical Micro- and Nanorobots: Toward Their Biomedical Applications
Magnetic helical micro- and nanorobots can perform 3D navigation in various liquids with a sub-micrometer precision under low-strength rotating magnetic fields (<10 mT). Since magnetic fields with low strengths are harmless to cells and tissues, magnetic helical micro/nanorobots are promising tools for biomedical applications, such as minimally invasive surgery, cell manipulation and analysis, and targeted therapy. This review provides general information on magnetic helical micro/nanorobots, including their fabrication, motion control, and further functionalization for biomedical applications.
magnetic helical micro/nanorobots / mobile micro/nanorobots / artificial bacterial flagella (ABFs) / functionalization / biomedical applications
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