The Encoding of Light‐Driven Micro/Nanorobots: from Single to Swarming Systems. (25th January 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wang, Jizhuang; Xiong, Ze; Tang, Jinyao
• Is Part Of: Advanced intelligent systems. Volume 3:Number 4(2021)
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• Publication Date: 2021-01-25
• Subjects: biomedical applications -- encoding modes -- micro/nanomotors -- micro/nanorobots -- swarming behaviors; Artificial intelligence -- Periodicals; Robotics -- Periodicals; Control theory -- Periodicals; 006.3
• DOI: 10.1002/aisy.202000170
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2640-4567

Abstract

Abstract : Light‐driven micro/nanorobot (LMNR), as an artificial micro/nanomachine, manifests excellent controllability, and appealing applications. The development of light‐manipulation strategies significantly advance both single and swarming LMNR systems, improving their capability for sophisticated tasks. In this review, the existing manipulation strategies for LMNRs, which are categorized according to encoding methods of light signals, is summarized. On top of it, the swarming systems are overviewed by considering the field in charge. The emerging applications and major challenges of LMNRs are then presented and discussed, which may lend insight to researchers to develop bespoke LMNR systems for target applications. Abstract : Light‐driven micro/nanorobot (LMNRs) is an emerging micro/nanorobot, which can be encoded by incident light signal. This review summarizes primary encoding modes for LMNRs, including spatial, polarization, and frequency encoding modes. On top of it, the manipulation strategies for LMNRs at both single and swarming levels are presented. The advance in emerging systems and manipulations implies the bright future of LMNRs.