Magnetic motors in interphases: Motion control and integration in soft robots

Miguel A. Ramos Docampo*

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Abstract

Magnetic motors are a class of out-of-equilibrium particles that exhibit controlled and fast motion overcoming Brownian fluctuations by harnessing external magnetic fields. The advances in this field resulted in motors that have been used for different applications, such as biomedicine or environmental remediation. In this Perspective, an overview of the recent advancements of magnetic motors is provided, with a special focus on controlled motion. This aspect extends from trapping, steering, and guidance to organized motor grouping and degrouping, which is known as swarm control. Further, the integration of magnetic motors in soft robots to actuate their motion is also discussed. Finally, some remarks and perspectives of the field are outlined.

Original languageEnglish
Article number048502
JournalBiointerphases
Volume19
Issue4
Number of pages12
ISSN1934-8630
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2024

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