Advances in Micro/Nano Robotics
A special issue of Machines (ISSN 2075-1702). This special issue belongs to the section "Robotics, Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Recent advances in the field of micro/nanorobotics have led to a growing research emphasis on developing robotic systems with enhanced capabilities, such as multiple DOF, integrated sensing, and advanced environmental interactions. In general, novel micro/nanorobotic platforms are designed not only for mobility but also to engage with their surroundings in both passive and active ways. A large portion of these advances are a direct result of the development of novel fabrication techniques; therefore, this Special Issue will focus on this topic.
This Special Issue aims to collect a broad spectrum of work that explores cutting-edge advances in the fabrication of micro/nanoscale robotic systems, with a particular focus on novel manufacturing techniques that promise to revolutionize the field. Contributions can highlight innovations in processes like micro/nano 3D printing, self-assembly, bio-hybrid designs, and the novel use of soft materials, among many other methods. Emphasis will be placed on how these fabrication methods can potentially reduce costs, improve performance, or enable applications that were previously out of reach.
If you are working on a micro/nanorobotic platform that levarages a novel fabrication method providing some sort of advanced functionality or process scalability, I invite you to submit a paper to this Special Issue. Submissions showcasing new materials, fabrication techniques, or using well-developed methods in novel ways are particularly welcomed.
Dr. Georges Adam
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- microfabrication
- soft materials
- smart materials (functional materials)
- micro 3D/4D printing
- active/passive sensing
- advanced manufacturing techniques
- bio-hybrid microrobots
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