Microbotics: Engineering Living Propulsion for the Next Generation of Biohybrid Machines

Chapters Brief Overview:

1: Microbotics – Introduction to the fusion of biology and robotics at the microscale.

2: Robotic sensing – How sensors enable microbots to perceive and interact with their environment.

3: Bacterial motility – Understanding microbial movement as a model for biohybrid locomotion.

4: Targeted drug delivery – Using microbots for precise therapeutic interventions in medicine.

5: Metin Sitti – Insights into the pioneering contributions of Metin Sitti in microrobotics.

6: Peristaltic robot – Exploring bioinspired motion mechanisms in soft robotic systems.

7: Bradley Nelson – Examining the impact of Bradley Nelson’s research on microbot design.

8: Biohybrid microswimmer – The integration of biological and artificial components in microbots.

9: Nanomotor – The role of molecularscale motors in propelling microrobots.

10: Robot research initiative – Advancements from global collaborations in microbotics.

11: Protist locomotion – How singlecelled organisms inspire biohybrid swimming strategies.

12: University of Waterloo Nano Robotics Group – Research breakthroughs in nanoscale robotics.

13: Microswimmer – The mechanics and applications of selfpropelling microscale robots.

14: Soft robotics – The significance of flexible and adaptive robotic designs at the microscale.

15: Camcon binary actuator – A look into precise actuation techniques for microscale systems.

16: Strouhal number – The mathematical principles governing microscale swimming efficiency.

17: Wei Gao (engineer) – Exploring Wei Gao’s impact on nanorobotics and healthcare applications.

18: Bioinspired robotics – How nature influences innovative robotic designs.

19: Robotic sperm – The potential of artificial spermlike microbots for biomedical use.

20: Simone SchürleFinke – Contributions to microbotics and targeted therapeutic systems.

21: Nanorobotics – The future of nanotechnologydriven medical and industrial applications.

By blending fundamental concepts with emerging innovations, Microbotics provides a clear and engaging roadmap for mastering this revolutionary domain. This book is more than an investment—it’s a gateway into the future of science and technology.