Recent technological advances in micro-robotics have demonstrated their immense potential for biomedical applications. Emerging micro-robots have versatile sensing systems, flexible locomotion and dexterous manipulation capabilities that can significantly contribute to the healthcare system. Despite the appreciated and tangible benefits of medical micro-robotics, many challenges still remain. Here, we review the major challenges, current trends and significant achievements for developing versatile and intelligent micro-robotics with a focus on applications in early diagnosis and therapeutic interventions. We also consider some recent emerging micro-robotic technologies that employ synthetic biology to support a new generation of living micro-robots. We expect to inspire future development of micro-robots toward clinical translation by identifying the roadblocks that need to be overcome.
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Zhang, D., Gorochowski, T. E., Marucci, L., Lee, H. T., Gil, B., Li, B., … Yeatman, E. (2023, January 10). Advanced medical micro-robotics for early diagnosis and therapeutic interventions. Frontiers in Robotics and AI. Frontiers Media S.A. https://doi.org/10.3389/frobt.2022.1086043
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