Advancements in materials, manufacturing, propulsion and localization: propelling soft robotics for medical applications

Soft robotics is an emerging field showing immense potential for biomedical applications. This review summarizes recent advancements in soft robotics for in vitro and in vivo medical contexts. Their inherent flexibility, adaptability, and biocompatibility enable diverse capabilities from surgical as...

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Main Authors: Yunwen Bo, Haochen Wang, Hui Niu, Xinyang He, Quhao Xue, Zexi Li, Hao Yang, Fuzhou Niu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fbioe.2023.1327441/full