Advanced 3D Bioprinting for Soft Robotics, Sensing, and Healthcare

A special issue of Bioengineering (ISSN 2306-5354). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanobiotechnology and Biofabrication".

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Interests: 3D printing; soft robotics; actuators; printed electronics

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Dear Colleagues,

Biofabrication and biomanufacturing represent innovative processes that are revolutionizing the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. These processes involve the precise layering or assembly of biological materials, cells, and biomaterials to create functional living tissues or organs. Bioprinting, an advanced technology within biomanufacturing, holds immense potential for producing patient-specific implants, conducting drug testing, and advancing our understanding of complex biological systems. These technologies are poised to shape the future of healthcare by offering tailored solutions for a range of medical conditions.

This Special Issue on "Advanced 3D Bioprinting for Soft Robotics, Sensing, and Healthcare" delves into the cutting-edge applications and methodologies of 3D bioprinting within the realms of soft robotics, sensing technologies, and healthcare advancements. This curated collection of articles showcases the latest research and innovations in the field, offering a comprehensive overview of the potential and impact of bioprinting in transforming healthcare and robotics.

Topics of interest for this Special Issue include, but are not limited to, the following:

  1. Biofabrication techniques and materials;
  2. Soft Robotics and biohybrid actuators with biocompatibility;
  3. Biosensors, wearable, and implantable devices;
  4. Bioprinting for organ-on-chip models, tissue engineering, and therapeutics;
  5. Challenges and opportunities for highlighting successful transitions from research to practical applications;
  6. Future perspectives and emerging trends for bioprinting in soft robotics, sensing, and healthcare.

This curated collection of research articles, reviews, and case studies provides a valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, engineers, and policymakers at the forefront of biofabrication, biomanufacturing, and 3D bioprinting. By spotlighting the remarkable progress in soft robotics, sensing technologies, and healthcare, this Special Issue serves as a catalyst for further advancements in these critical fields.

Dr. Dinesh K. Patel
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • bioprinting
  • biohybrid actuators
  • biosensors
  • wearable devices
  • tissue engineering
  • implantable devices
  • healthcare solutions

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Finger-Individuating Exoskeleton System with Non-Contact Leader–Follower Control Strategy
by Zhenyu Sun, Xiaobei Jing, Xinyu Zhang, Biaofeng Shan, Yinlai Jiang, Guanglin Li, Hiroshi Yokoi and Xu Yong
Bioengineering 2024, 11(8), 754; https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering11080754 - 25 Jul 2024
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This paper proposes a novel finger-individuating exoskeleton system with a non-contact leader–follower control strategy that effectively combines motion functionality and individual adaptability. Our solution comprises the following two interactive components: the leader side and the follower side. The leader side processes joint angle [...] Read more.
This paper proposes a novel finger-individuating exoskeleton system with a non-contact leader–follower control strategy that effectively combines motion functionality and individual adaptability. Our solution comprises the following two interactive components: the leader side and the follower side. The leader side processes joint angle information from the healthy hand during motion via a Leap Motion Controller as the system input, providing more flexible and active operations owing to the non-contact manner. Then, as the follower side, the exoskeleton is driven to assist the user’s hand for rehabilitation training according to the input. The exoskeleton mechanism is designed as a universal module that can adapt to various digit sizes and weighs only 40 g. Additionally, the current motion of the exoskeleton is fed back to the system in real time, forming a closed loop to ensure control accuracy. Finally, four experiments validate the design effectiveness and motion performance of the proposed exoskeleton system. The experimental results indicate that our prototype can provide an average force of about 16.5 N for the whole hand during flexing, and the success rate reaches 82.03% in grasping tasks. Importantly, the proposed prototype holds promise for improving rehabilitation outcomes, offering diverse options for different stroke stages or application scenarios. Full article
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