Microswimmer: Navigating the Microcosm of Motion and Innovation

Microswimmer-This chapter introduces the concept of microswimmers and their importance in a variety of scientific fields, from medicine to environmental sustainability

Soft robotics-Explores the flexible and adaptive nature of soft robotics, critical for mimicking biological systems and enhancing microswimmer functionality

Biohybrid microswimmer-Examines the integration of biological components into microswimmers, bridging the gap between living organisms and robotic devices

Molecular machine-Discusses the mechanics of molecular machines that power microswimmers, revealing the intricate processes that drive their motion

Robotic sperm-Focuses on the innovative design of robotic sperm, a promising application for microswimmers in reproductive health and medicine

Microbotics-Covers the broader field of microbotics, highlighting the design, development, and applications of microscopic robots in various industries

Scallop theorem-Introduces the scallop theorem, an essential principle for understanding the limitations and potential of propulsion in smallscale swimmers

Motility-Investigates the principles behind motility, including the forces that enable microswimmers to move efficiently in various environments

Selfpropulsion-Delves into the mechanisms of selfpropulsion, explaining how microswimmers achieve motion without external aids

Selfpropelled particles-Explores the concept of selfpropelled particles, their use in microswimmer design, and their role in active matter systems

Chemotaxis-Focuses on chemotaxis, the ability of microswimmers to move toward or away from chemical gradients, essential for targeted drug delivery

Collective motion-Examines how groups of microswimmers can move together, simulating collective behavior seen in biological systems

Bacterial motility-Analyzes bacterial motility as a natural inspiration for designing efficient and adaptive microswimmers in various applications

Metin Sitti-Highlights the work of Metin Sitti, a leading figure in the field of microswimmer research, and his contributions to its advancements

Nanomotor-Introduces the concept of nanomotors, the miniature engines powering microswimmers and enabling precise movement at the molecular level

Nanorobotics-Explores the broader field of nanorobotics, focusing on the role of nanotechnology in advancing microswimmer capabilities

Protist locomotion-Discusses the study of protist locomotion, offering insights into the natural swimming mechanisms that inspire modern microswimmer designs

Active matter-Delves into the concept of active matter and its relevance to the development of selforganizing microswimmers capable of complex behaviors

Bradley Nelson-Focuses on the groundbreaking work of Bradley Nelson in the field of micro and nanorobotics, specifically in the development of microswimmers

Runandtumble motion-Explains the runandtumble motion observed in microorganisms and its application in designing efficient microswimmers

Microfluidics-Concludes the book with a detailed examination of microfluidics, the study of fluid behavior at micro scales, and its crucial role in microswimmer design and function