Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Jan. 25, 2024
The
development
of
micro/nanorobots
and
their
application
in
medical
treatment
holds
the
promise
revolutionizing
disease
diagnosis
treatment.
In
comparison
to
conventional
diagnostic
methods,
exhibit
immense
potential
due
small
size
ability
penetrate
deep
tissues.
However,
transition
this
technology
from
laboratory
clinical
applications
presents
significant
challenges.
This
paper
provides
a
comprehensive
review
research
progress
micro/nanorobotics,
encompassing
biosensors,
diagnostics,
targeted
drug
delivery,
minimally
invasive
surgery.
It
also
addresses
key
issues
challenges
facing
technology.
fusion
with
treatments
is
poised
have
profound
impact
on
future
medicine.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
123(23), P. 13796 - 13865
Published: Nov. 17, 2023
Efforts
to
design
devices
emulating
complex
cognitive
abilities
and
response
processes
of
biological
systems
have
long
been
a
coveted
goal.
Recent
advancements
in
flexible
electronics,
mirroring
human
tissue's
mechanical
properties,
hold
significant
promise.
Artificial
neuron
devices,
hinging
on
artificial
synapses,
bioinspired
sensors,
actuators,
are
meticulously
engineered
mimic
the
systems.
However,
this
field
is
its
infancy,
requiring
substantial
groundwork
achieve
autonomous
with
intelligent
feedback,
adaptability,
tangible
problem-solving
capabilities.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
overview
recent
devices.
It
starts
fundamental
principles
synaptic
explores
sensory
systems,
integrating
synapses
sensors
replicate
all
five
senses.
A
systematic
presentation
nervous
follows,
designed
emulate
system
functions.
The
also
discusses
potential
applications
outlines
existing
challenges,
offering
insights
into
future
prospects.
We
aim
for
illuminate
burgeoning
inspiring
further
innovation
captivating
area
research.
European Polymer Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
205, P. 112718 - 112718
Published: Jan. 2, 2024
In
the
contemporary
era,
novel
manufacturing
technologies
like
additive
(AM)
have
revolutionized
different
engineering
sectors
including
biomedical,
aerospace,
electronics,
etc.
Four-dimensional
(4D)
printing
aka
AM
of
smart
materials
is
gaining
popularity
among
scientific
community,
which
has
excellent
ability
to
make
soft
structures
such
as
robots,
actuators,
and
grippers.
These
are
developed
by
applying
various
stimuli
pH,
temperature,
magnetic
field,
many
combinations
onto
materials.
Stimuli
in
3D
permit
shape-morphing
behaviors
bending,
twisting,
folding,
swelling,
rolling,
shrinking,
origami,
or
locomotion.
A
wide
variety
can
be
fabricated
through
incorporation
hard
particles
into
resulting
magneto-active
(MASMs).
With
this
integration,
magneto-thermal
coupling
actuation
allows
diverse
magneto-deformations,
facilitating
development
personalized
devices
that
capable
enhanced
deformation.
review,
guidelines
provided
on
for
MASMs
polymers
(MAPs),
composites,
hydrogels
(MAHs)
booming
flexible
wearable
biomimetic
devices.
Moreover,
3D-printed
robotics
an
outstanding
capacity
adapt
complicated
situations
advanced
actuating
applications.
Finally,
some
current
challenges
emerging
areas
exciting
technology
been
proposed.
Lastly,
it
anticipated
technological
advancements
developing
intelligent
will
a
significant
impact
design
real-world
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(19)
Published: Feb. 2, 2024
Diverse
and
adaptable
modes
of
complex
motion
observed
at
different
scales
in
living
creatures
are
challenging
to
reproduce
robotic
systems.
Achieving
dexterous
movement
conventional
robots
can
be
difficult
due
the
many
limitations
applying
rigid
materials.
Robots
based
on
soft
materials
inherently
deformable,
compliant,
adaptable,
adjustable,
making
robotics
conducive
creating
machines
with
complicated
actuation
gaits.
This
review
examines
mechanisms
modalities
deformation
that
respond
various
stimuli.
Then,
strategies
composite
considered
build
toward
actuators
combine
multiple
for
sophisticated
movements.
Examples
across
literature
illustrate
development
as
free-moving,
entirely
soft-bodied
locomotion
gaits
via
careful
manipulation
external
The
further
highlights
how
application
functional
into
components
enhances
their
locomotive
abilities.
Finally,
taking
advantage
shape-morphing
properties
materials,
reconfigurable
have
shown
capacity
adaptive
enable
transition
environments
optimal
efficiency.
Overall,
varied
multimodal
robots,
positioning
make
real-world
applications
intricate
tasks.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(29)
Published: April 15, 2024
Abstract
Soft
robots
have
recently
attracted
increasing
interest
due
to
their
advantages
in
durability,
flexibility,
and
deformability,
which
enable
them
adapt
unstructured
environments
perform
various
complex
tasks.
Perception
is
crucial
for
soft
robots.
To
better
mimic
biological
systems,
sensors
need
be
integrated
into
robotic
systems
obtain
both
proprioceptive
external
perception
effective
usage.
This
review
summarizes
the
latest
advancements
flexible
sensing
feedback
technologies
applications.
It
begins
with
an
introduction
development
of
robots,
followed
by
in‐depth
exploration
smart
materials
advanced
manufacturing
methods.
A
detailed
description
modalities
methodologies
also
included
illustrate
continuous
breakthrough
technology.
In
addition,
applications
based
on
these
are
concluded
as
well.
The
challenges
promising
solutions
finally
discussed
analyzed
provide
a
prospect
future
development.
By
examining
recent
advances
intelligent
technologies,
this
dedicated
highlighting
potential
robotics
motivating
innovation
within
field.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(32), P. 20817 - 20826
Published: Aug. 5, 2024
The
rise
of
soft
robotics
in
recent
years
has
motivated
significant
developments
smart
materials
(and
vice
versa),
as
these
allow
for
more
compact
robotic
designs
thanks
to
the
embodied
intelligence
that
they
provide.
Hydrogels
have
long
been
postulated
one
potential
candidates
be
used
due
their
softness,
elasticity,
and
properties
can
tuned
with
nanomaterials.
However,
nowadays
represent
only
a
small
percentage
field.
In
this
perspective,
drawbacks
hindered
utilization
so
far
are
analyzed
well
current
state
hydrogel-based
actuators,
sensors,
manufacturing
possibilities.
future
improvements
need
made
achieve
real
application
hydrogels
also
discussed.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
124(20), P. 11585 - 11636
Published: Oct. 11, 2024
Soft
robotics
presents
innovative
solutions
across
different
scales.
The
flexibility
and
mechanical
characteristics
of
soft
robots
make
them
particularly
appealing
for
wearable
implantable
applications.
scale
level
invasiveness
required
depend
on
the
extent
human
interaction.
This
review
provides
a
comprehensive
overview
robots,
including
applications
in
rehabilitation,
assistance,
organ
simulation,
surgical
tools,
therapy.
We
discuss
challenges
such
as
complexity
fabrication
processes,
integration
responsive
materials,
need
robust
control
strategies,
while
focusing
advances
actuation
sensing
mechanisms,
techniques.
Finally,
we
future
outlook,
highlighting
key
proposing
potential
solutions.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(21)
Published: Feb. 16, 2024
Abstract
Active
sensing
is
a
fundamental
aspect
of
human
and
animal
interactions
with
the
environment,
providing
essential
information
about
hardness,
texture,
tackiness
objects.
This
ability
stems
from
presence
diverse
mechanoreceptors
in
skin,
capable
detecting
wide
range
stimuli
sensorimotor
control
biological
mechanisms.
In
contrast,
existing
tactile
sensors
for
robotic
applications
typically
excel
identifying
only
limited
types
information,
lacking
versatility
requisite
strategies
to
extract
proactively.
Here,
inspired
by
haptic
perception,
skin‐inspired
artificial
3D
mechanoreceptor
(SENS)
multiple
mechanical
developed
bridge
action
closed‐loop
system
dynamic
exploration.
A
tensor‐based
non‐linear
theoretical
model
established
characterize
deformation
(e.g.,
tensile,
compressive,
shear
deformation)
SENS,
guidance
design
optimization
multimode
properties
high
fidelity.
Based
on
recognizing
objects
improved
accuracy
(≈96%)
further
demonstrated.
exploration
approach
shows
promise
such
as
autonomous
learning,
healthcare,
space
deep‐sea
SmartMat,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(2)
Published: Jan. 2, 2024
Abstract
Polymer
ionogel
(PIG)
is
a
new
type
of
flexible,
stretchable,
and
ion‐conductive
material,
which
generally
consists
two
components
(polymer
matrix
materials
ionic
liquids/deep
eutectic
solvents).
More
more
attention
has
been
received
owing
to
its
excellent
properties,
such
as
nonvolatility,
good
conductivity,
thermal
stability,
high
electrochemical
transparency.
In
this
review,
the
latest
research
developments
PIGs
are
comprehensively
reviewed
according
different
polymer
matrices.
Particularly,
development
novel
structural
designs,
preparation
methods,
basic
their
advantages
respectively
summarized.
Furthermore,
typical
applications
in
flexible
skin,
electrochromic
devices,
actuators,
power
supplies
reviewed.
The
working
mechanism,
device
structure
design
strategies,
unique
functions
PIG‐based
devices
briefly
introduced.
Finally,
perspectives
on
current
challenges
future
directions
application
discussed.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 7, 2025
Abstract
Leech
locomotion,
characterized
by
alternating
sucker
attachment
and
body
contraction
provides
high
adaptability
stability
on
complex
terrains.
Herein,
a
leech‐inspired
triboelectric
soft
robot
is
proposed
for
the
first
time,
capable
of
amphibious
movement,
climbing,
load‐carrying
crawling.
A
high‐performance
bionic
system
developed
to
drive
control
electro‐responsive
robots.
Its
core
components
include:
i)
(LSR)
made
from
segmented
dielectric
elastomer
muscles.
ii)
The
produces
anisotropic
frictional
forces.
iii)
multi‐channel
high‐voltage
output
nanogenerator
(HDC‐TENG)
effectively
drives
LSR.
iv)
unit
adapted
HDC‐TENG
enables
flexible
LSR
control.
Using
scalable
structure
muscles
achieve
maximum
crawling
speed
0.39
lengths
per
minute
land
(45
mm
min
−1
)
0.22
in
liquid
(30.5
).
It
can
also
carry
payload
11.55
grams
acrylic
while
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sustainable
promising
new
solution
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energy
sources
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