Will future microbots be task-specific customized machines or multi-purpose "all in one" vehicles?
basic_science · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1038/s41467-021-26675-0 and PMC identifier 8654990.
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Abstract
While existing microbots display effective propulsion, their functionalities decrease dramatically upon decreasing the robot size. Accordingly, it is desired to customize microscale robots for their specific mission and body location. Selecting the microbot constituents with task-specific tailored functionalities will enhance their practicality in performing their primary mission.