Microbotics: Exploring the Future of Small Scale Robotics and Autonomous Systems

Chapters Brief Overview:

1: Microbotics: Introduces the fundamentals of microbotics and its significance in modern robotics.

2: Strouhal number: Explores the Strouhal number and its importance in the locomotion of microbots.

3: Nanorobotics: Delves into nanorobotics, focusing on the design and applications of nanomachines.

4: Nanomotor: Investigates nanomotors, the core power source for micro and nanorobots.

5: Metin Sitti: Highlights the work of Metin Sitti, a pioneer in the field of micro and nanorobotics.

6: Targeted drug delivery: Explores how microbots are used for precise, targeted drug delivery in medicine.

7: Micropump: Discusses micropumps and their critical role in fluid manipulation within micro systems.

8: Bacterial motility: Examines bacterial motility and how this natural phenomenon inspires robot design.

9: Camcon binary actuator: Details the innovative Camcon binary actuator used for controlling microbots.

10: University of Waterloo Nano Robotics Group: Introduces the cuttingedge research from the University of Waterloo's robotics group.

11: Bioinspired robotics: Examines how nature inspires the development of biohybrid and bioinspired robots.

12: Robotic sperm: Investigates the development of robotic sperm for medical and research applications.

13: Robot research initiative: Details various global initiatives advancing robotic research and development.

14: Bradley Nelson: Highlights the contributions of Bradley Nelson, a leader in medical robotics.

15: Soft robotics: Discusses the design and application of soft robotics in delicate and complex environments.

16: Simone SchürleFinke: Covers the innovations brought by Simone SchürleFinke in the field of biohybrid robots.

17: Protist locomotion: Explores protist locomotion and its implications for designing tiny robotic swimmers.

18: Biohybrid microswimmer: Investigates biohybrid microswimmers and their potential for environmental applications.

19: Microswimmer: Delves into the design of microswimmers, robots capable of swimming at the microscale.

20: Wei Gao (engineer): Focuses on Wei Gao’s work in bioelectronics and robotics for healthcare.

21: Peristaltic robot: Examines the principles of peristaltic robots and their applications in fluid handling.

Microbotics provides invaluable insights into the latest advancements in the rapidly evolving field of robotics. Whether you are conducting research or simply curious about the future of technology, this book will equip you with a comprehensive understanding of micro and nanorobotics. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from the pioneers and explore the potential of this revolutionary technology.