Microbotics: Advancements in Nanorobotics for Precision Engineering and Autonomous Systems
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Microbotics-The chapter introduces the foundational concepts of microbotics, exploring its significance in nanorobotics and its role in future technologies
Robotic sperm-This chapter discusses the groundbreaking development of robotic sperm and its applications in medical fields, specifically in targeted drug delivery
Protist locomotion-An overview of how protists, single-celled organisms, move and how their biological mechanisms inspire new robotic technologies
Targeted drug delivery-Focuses on the use of nanorobots in delivering drugs to precise locations in the human body, revolutionizing medicine
Bacterial motility-This chapter covers the fascinating world of bacterial movement and how it can be utilized in the design of self-propelled microbots
University of Waterloo Nano Robotics Group-An examination of the leading research group in the field of nanorobotics, its contributions, and innovations
Metin Sitti-A detailed profile of Metin Sitti, a pioneering figure in nanorobotics, and his groundbreaking work in bio-hybrid systems
Nanorobotics-Introduces the broader field of nanorobotics, its applications, and its potential to transform industries like healthcare, manufacturing, and environmental protection
Soft robotics-Explores the development of soft, flexible robots inspired by biological organisms, with applications in healthcare and industry
Bio-inspired robotics-This chapter investigates how nature’s designs influence the development of robotic systems, combining biology and engineering principles
Peristaltic robot-Discusses robots designed to mimic peristalsis, enabling precise movement for tasks like medical applications and fluid management
Camcon binary actuator-Examines the innovative actuator technology developed by Camcon, focusing on its role in soft robotics and control mechanisms
Nanomotor-A deep dive into nanomotors, their principles, design, and applications, particularly in the context of microrobots and medical devices
Biohybrid microswimmer-Highlights the concept of biohybrid systems that combine biological and robotic elements, focusing on microswimmers for medical applications
Wei Gao (engineer)-Focuses on the work of Wei Gao, a leader in developing biohybrid robots and their integration into medical and environmental solutions
Simone Schürle-Finke-Discusses the contributions of Simone Schürle-Finke, particularly her work on the interface of nanotechnology and biology
Microswimmer-This chapter explains the mechanics and potential applications of microswimmers, tiny robots that move autonomously in fluid environments
Strouhal number-An introduction to the Strouhal number and its significance in the study of oscillatory movements and robot design
Bradley Nelson-A profile of Bradley Nelson, his pioneering work in nanorobotics, and the future direction of the field under his leadership
Robotic sensing-This chapter looks at how robotic systems perceive and respond to their environment, with a focus on sensory technologies in nanorobots
Robot research initiative-Explores the key research initiatives in robotics, highlighting collaboration between academic institutions and industry leaders in advancing microbotics
