ReviewMaterials today. Bio2020
Micro/nanoscale magnetic robots for biomedical applications.
Review in Materials today. Bio, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 37 papers.
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37 citing papers in PubMed.
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- Advanced Microrobots Driven by Acoustic and Magnetic Fields for Biomedical Applications.Cyborg and bionic systems (Washington, D.C.) · 2025Review
- Novel untethered micro-robotic platform developed for minimally invasive ultra-selective microsurgical procedures and targeted drug delivery: Preliminary characterization of tissue response to intraparenchymal navigation in ovine brain.Surgical neurology international · 2025Article
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- A comprehensive approach to characterize navigation instruments for magnetic guidance in biological systems.Scientific reports · 2024Article
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Abstract
Magnetic small-scale robots are devices of great potential for the biomedical field because of the several benefits of this method of actuation. Recent work on the development of these devices has seen tremendous innovation and refinement toward improved performance for potential clinical applications. This review briefly details recent advancements in small-scale robots used for biomedical applications, covering their design, fabrication, applications, and demonstration of ability, and identifies the gap in studies and the difficulties that have persisted in the optimization of the use of these devices. In addition, alternative biomedical applications are also suggested for some of the technologies that show potential for other functions. This study concludes that although the field of small-scale robot research is highly innovative there is need for more concerted efforts to improve functionality and reliability of these devices particularly in clinical applications. Finally, further suggestions are made toward the achievement of commercialization for these devices.
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