A team led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers has uncovered the atomic structure of a protein complex pivotal to the function of motile cilia, the hair-like structures extending from the ...
Magnetic cilia -- artificial hairs whose movement is powered by embedded magnetic particles -- have been around for a while, and are of interest for applications in soft robotics, transporting objects ...
3D printed hydrogel microcilia exhibit rapid motion and durability, establishing a foundation for advanced microscale fluid ...
< An illustration of how the micrometer-scale hydrogel actuators work. a. When an external electric fi ... Copyright: MPI-IS ...
The development of 3D-printed hydrogel cilia marks a significant leap in soft microrobotics, enabling fast, programmable actuation for microscale applications.