3D-Printed Microrobots: Translational Challenges
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- DOI: 10.3390/mi14061099
3D-Printed Microrobots: Translational Challenges
Abstract
The science of microrobots is accelerating towards the creation of new functionalities for biomedical applications such as targeted delivery of agents, surgical procedures, tracking and imaging, and sensing. Using magnetic properties to control the motion of microrobots for these applications is emerging. Here, 3D printing methods are introduced for the fabrication of microrobots and their future perspectives are discussed to elucidate the path for enabling their clinical translation.
Keywords: 3D printing; biomaterials; clinical translation; microrobots.
Conflict of interest statement
The authors declare no conflict of interest. The authors have no other relevant affiliations or financial involvement with any organization or entity with a financial interest in or financial conflict with the subject matter or materials discussed in the manuscript apart from those disclosed.
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