What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to define a classification system for microrobots based on their size and responsive materials for better biomedical use.

April 5, 2026Responsive materialsOpen Access

The scale matters: A review on stimuli‐responsive microrobots categorized by scale for biomedical applications

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Authors

This review analyzes scale-dependent design principles in microrobots, highlighting their biomedical applications.

The aim is to define a classification system for microrobots based on their size and responsive materials for better biomedical use.
Categorized microrobots by size: millimeter, sub-millimeter, micrometer, and nanometer scales.
Analyzed design features, manufacturing technologies, and control strategies associated with each scale.
Reviewed existing literature on microrobots sized from 1 μm to 1 cm.
Established a clear multi-scale classification for microrobots.
Demonstrated how scale affects design choices and operational functionalities.
Identified unique functionalities of microrobots at different scales for medical interventions.

Yin et al. (2026) studied this question.

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark