We’re delighted to announce that our latest research has been published in Science Advances. The paper, “Combining tethered and untethered magnetic robots via a magnetically triggerable latch for targeted payload delivery and retrieval,” presents a novel approach to drug delivery in hard-to-reach areas of the body.
Key Innovation
Our team has developed a magnetically triggerable latch system that enables magnetic soft continuum robots to deliver, release, and retrieve drug-loaded microrobots deep within anatomical structures. This breakthrough bridges robotic systems across different scales, opening new possibilities for minimally invasive medical procedures.
The technology was successfully demonstrated in an ex vivo porcine kidney model, showcasing its potential for targeted drug delivery in challenging anatomical environments.
Collaborative Effort
This work is the result of productive collaborations with:
- Tianlu Wang and Metin Sitti (Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems)
- Luke Tinsley and Russell Harris (Manchester Metropolitan University)
- Benjamin Calmé, Joshua Davy, Peter Lloyd, James Chandler, and Pietro Valdastri (University of Leeds)
📄 Read the full paper: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adu6025