From Lab to Clinic: The Expanding Role of Robots and Actuators in Biomedicine
A special issue of Actuators (ISSN 2076-0825).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 October 2026 | Viewed by 16
Special Issue Editors
Interests: 3D printing; microrobot
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The integration of robotics and advanced actuators into biomedical research has rapidly transformed both fundamental studies and clinical practices. This special issue, From Lab to Clinic: The Expanding Role of Robots and Actuators in Biomedicine, highlights the latest advances at the intersection of engineering, life sciences, and medicine. It features innovative strategies for designing, fabricating, and controlling robotic systems and actuators for diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical applications. Topics include micro- and nanorobots for targeted drug delivery, soft robotic systems for minimally invasive interventions, and intelligent actuation technologies for real-time physiological modulation. Emphasis is placed on translational research that bridges proof-of-concept demonstrations in laboratory settings with in vivo studies and clinical applications. By showcasing cutting-edge interdisciplinary work, this issue aims to inspire new directions and collaborations that will accelerate the clinical deployment of robotic and actuation technologies in biomedicine.
Dr. Zhixing Ge
Guest Editor
Dr. Xingyue Hu
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- micro- and nanorobots
- soft robotics
- intelligent control systems
- minimally invasive therapy
- biomedical robotics
- clinical translation
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