Microrobots: Design, Fabrication and Application
A special issue of Micromachines (ISSN 2072-666X). This special issue belongs to the section "A：Physics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 25
Special Issue Editor
Interests: swimming micro and nanorobots; robotic micro- and nanomanipulation; multiparametric/multidimensional characterization at micro/nanoscale surfaces and interfaces
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The field of microrobots has emerged as a disruptive frontier in science and technology, where devices and systems at the micro- to milli-scale are engineered to perform complex tasks in challenging environments. Drawing from advancements in micro/nanofabrication, materials science, and robotics, microrobots hold transformative potential to revolutionize a wide array of applications, from biomedicine to microengineering. The ability to design, fabricate, and precisely control these miniature machines opens up new paradigms for targeted therapy, minimally invasive surgery, and environmental monitoring. We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue of Micromachines, entitled “Microrobots: Design, Fabrication and Application”.
This Special Issue aims to compile a collection of high-quality research articles and reviews that address the core challenges and opportunities in microrobots. We seek to highlight recent breakthroughs in design strategies, innovative fabrication techniques, and novel applications that demonstrate the significant utility of these systems. The subject of this issue is central to the scope of Micromachines, which focuses on the science and technology of miniaturized devices and systems. By exploring the synergy between design, fabrication, and application, this collection will contribute significantly to the journal's mission of advancing knowledge in micromachines and microsystems.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Microrobots;
- Microfabrication;
- Actuation mechanisms;
- Biomedical microrobots;
- Lab-on-a-chip.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Hao Zhang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- microrobots
- microfabrication
- actuation mechanisms
- biomedical microrobots
- lab-on-a-chip
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