Project description
Microrobots that mimic bacterial movement
Microrobots are miniaturised robots that are extremely promising for various medical applications including minimally invasive surgical procedures, as an alternative to colonoscopy or for drug delivery. However, there are significant challenges associated with their powering. The EU-funded IMIPORU project proposes to generate microrobots that transform acoustic waves into controllable motion. Researchers will exploit ultrasound transducers to generate microrobots that can respond to hydrodynamics like flagellated bacteria. These autonomous microrobots will be capable of tactic behaviour, while their hydrogel-based composition will further endow them with the capacity to interact with the biological environment.
Fields of science
Programme(s)
Funding Scheme
MSCA-IF-EF-ST - Standard EF
Coordinator
ECOLE POLYTECHNIQUE FEDERALE DE LAUSANNE
Net EU contribution
€ 191 149,44
Address
Batiment Ce 3316 Station 1
1015 Lausanne
Switzerland
1015 Lausanne
Switzerland
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Region
Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera Région lémanique Vaud
Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
Other funding
€ 0,00