ReviewMicromachines2024
Acoustic Actuators for the Manipulation of Micro/Nanorobots: State-of-the-Art and Future Outlooks.
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5 citing papers in PubMed.
- Development of pH-Dependent Magnetically Actuated Millirobot for Colon-Targeted Delivery of Diverse Drug Types.Micromachines · 2026Article
- Advancements and challenges of nanorobots in surgical medicine: design, applications, and interdisciplinary integration.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2026Review
- Metareview: a survey of active matter reviews.The European physical journal. E, Soft matter · 2025Review
- Advanced Microrobots Driven by Acoustic and Magnetic Fields for Biomedical Applications.Cyborg and bionic systems (Washington, D.C.) · 2025Review
- A Comprehensive Review of Piezoelectric Ultrasonic Motors: Classifications, Characterization, Fabrication, Applications, and Future Challenges.Micromachines · 2024Review
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Abstract
Compared to other actuating methods, acoustic actuators offer the distinctive capability of the contactless manipulation of small objects, such as microscale and nanoscale robots. Furthermore, they have the ability to penetrate the skin, allowing for the trapping and manipulation of micro/nanorobots that carry therapeutic agents in diverse media. In this review, we summarize the current progress in using acoustic actuators for the manipulation of micro/nanorobots used in various biomedical applications. First, we introduce the actuating method of using acoustic waves to manipulate objects, including the principle of operation and different types of acoustic actuators that are usually employed. Then, applications involving manipulating different types of devices are reviewed, including bubble-based microrobots, bubble-free robots, biohybrid microrobots, and nanorobots. Finally, we discuss the challenges and future perspectives for the development of the field.
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