ReviewCyborg and bionic systems (Washington, D.C.)2025
Advanced Microrobots Driven by Acoustic and Magnetic Fields for Biomedical Applications.
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10 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
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- Magnetic/photothermal dual-driven micro/nanorobots for synergistic NO-mediated photothermal thrombolysis.Materials today. Bio · 2026Article
- Development of pH-Dependent Magnetically Actuated Millirobot for Colon-Targeted Delivery of Diverse Drug Types.Micromachines · 2026Article
- Clinical Translation of Functional Magnetic Nanoparticles for Intracellular Hyperthermia and Cancer Immunotherapy.International journal of nanomedicine · 2026Review
- Embodied Cross-Domain Intelligence in Biomedical Microrobots: A Review.Cyborg and bionic systems (Washington, D.C.) · 2026Review
- NIR-Propelled Biomimetic Nanomotors for Photothermal/Chemodynamic/NO Synergistic Tumor Therapy.Cyborg and bionic systems (Washington, D.C.) · 2026Article
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Abstract
Microrobots driven by magnetic and acoustic fields have shown great potential in multiple biomedical applications due to their excellent biocompatibility, wireless actuation, access to confined environments, and tissue penetration. A single physical actuation method often meets inevitable limitations and complications, such as the limited propulsion of the magnetic actuation and difficult direction control of the acoustic actuation. This review summarizes the current progress of hybrid magneto-acoustic actuation to address the limitations of single magnetic or acoustic actuation. First, we review the research on microrobots driven by single magnetic and acoustic fields and clarify the properties of each physical actuation. Then, we summarize 2 forms of hybrid magnetic-acoustic actuation: (a) magnetic steering and acoustic propulsion and (b) magnetic propulsion and acoustic manipulation. The state-of-the-art applications of magneto-acoustic microrobots, including targeted drug delivery, minimally invasive surgery, and medical imaging, are presented to demonstrate their great potential in biology and clinics. This article finally discusses current challenges and potential developments in magneto-acoustic robotics to provide a reliable path for designing and applying hybrid magneto-acoustic actuation methods.
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