An Integrated Microrobotic Platform for On‐Demand, Targeted Therapeutic Interventions

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Authors

Stefano Fusco · ETH Zurich

Mahmut Selman Sakar · ETH Zurich

Stephen Kennedy · Inspire Institute

Christian Peters · ETH Zurich

Rocco Bottani · ETH Zurich

Fabian H. L. Starsich · ETH Zurich

Angelo S. Mao · Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering

Abstract

The presented microrobotic platform combines together the advantages of self-folding NIR light sensitive polymer bilayers, magnetic alginate microbeads, and a 3D manipulation system, to propose a solution for targeted, on-demand drug and cell delivery. First feasibility studies are presented together with the potential of the full design.

Topics & Keywords

Micro and Nano Robotics Advanced Materials and Mechanics Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Advanced Materials

Volume 26, Issue 6, pp. 952-957

DOI: 10.1002/adma.201304098

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