Microswimmer

“Microswimmer” explores the fascinating world of microscopic robots that can move autonomously, revolutionizing fields ranging from medicine to environmental monitoring. This book is a mustread for professionals, students, and enthusiasts of robotics, nanotechnology, and bioengineering. It delves into the cuttingedge innovations that drive the future of nanorobotics and soft robotics, showcasing how these technologies are reshaping industries.

Chapters Brief Overview:

1: Microswimmer: This chapter introduces the concept of microswimmers and their significance in the realm of nanorobotics.

2: Soft Robotics: Explores the principles of soft robotics and its synergy with microswimmer technologies.

3: Selfpropulsion: Discusses how microswimmers generate their own movement, a critical feature for autonomous robots.

4: Motility: Focuses on the mechanisms that allow microscopic robots to move in complex environments.

5: Protist Locomotion: Draws parallels between biological protists and the selfpropulsion techniques of microswimmers.

6: Molecular Machine: Examines molecularscale machines and how they contribute to the functionality of microswimmers.

7: Bradley Nelson: Highlights the work of Bradley Nelson and his pioneering contributions to microswimmer development.

8: Nanorobotics: Provides a comprehensive look at the field of nanorobotics and its potential applications.

9: Robotic Sperm: Discusses the use of robotic sperm as an example of targeted, microscopic robotic technology in medicine.

10: Collective Motion: Explores how multiple microswimmers can work together, demonstrating the power of collective motion.

11: Selfpropelled Particles: Investigates the phenomenon of selfpropelling particles in microswimmer applications.

12: Active Matter: Delves into the behavior of active matter and its relevance to the function of microswimmers.

13: Microfluidics: Covers the use of microfluidics in controlling and manipulating microswimmers within fluids.

14: Scallop Theorem: Introduces the scallop theorem and its implications for the design and movement of microswimmers.

15: Nanomotor: Focuses on the critical role of nanomotors in the functioning of microswimmers.

16: Chemotaxis: Examines the phenomenon of chemotaxis and its application to navigating environments with microswimmers.

17: Metin Sitti: Highlights the contributions of Metin Sitti to the development of microswimmer technologies.

18: Microbotics: Explores the field of microbotics and its intersection with nanorobotics in advancing autonomous systems.

19: Biohybrid Microswimmer: Investigates biohybrid microswimmers, blending biological materials with robotics for enhanced functionality.

20: Bacterial Motility: Discusses bacterial motility and its relevance in designing efficient microswimmers.

21: Runandtumble Motion: Explores the “runandtumble” motion, a key concept in bacterial motility and its application in robotics.