Drag force on a microrobot propelled through blood

Abstract Controlling microrobot locomotion in vessels and capillaries is crucial for precise drug delivery and minimally invasive surgeries. However, this is challenging due to the complex interactions with red blood cells (RBCs) and the difficulty navigating within the dense environment. Here, we c...

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Main Authors: Chenjun Wu, Toshihiro Omori, Takuji Ishikawa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-07-01
Series:Communications Physics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s42005-024-01724-4