Construction of micro-nano robots: living cells and functionalized biological cell membranes

Micro-nano robots have emerged as a promising research field with vast potential applications in biomedicine. The motor is the key component of micro-nano robot research, and the design of the motor is crucial. Among the most commonly used motors are those derived from living cells such as bacteria with flagella, sperm, and algal cells. Additionally, scientists have developed numerous self-adaptive biomimetic motors with biological functions, primarily cell membrane functionalized micromotors. This novel type of motor exhibits remarkable performance in complex media. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the structure and performance of micro-nano robots that utilize living cells and functionalized biological cell membranes. We also discuss potential practical applications of these mirco-nano robots as well as potential challenges that may arise in future development.

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Micro-nano robots have promising applications in biomedicine and the design of their motor is crucial. Living cells such as bacteria with flagella, sperm, and algal cells are commonly used as motors. Scientists have also developed biomimetic motors with functionalized cell membranes. This paper provides a comprehensive review of micro-nano robots utilizing living cells and functionalized biological cell membranes, discusses their potential practical applications, and addresses potential challenges for future development.