Biohybrid Soft Robots Powered by Myocyte: Current Progress and Future Perspectives

作者：Zheng Yuan, Qinghao Guo, Delu Jin, Peifan Zhang, Wenguang Yang · 发表于：Micromachines · 年份：2023 · DOI：10.3390/mi14081643 · 被引用次数：16 · 研究领域：Micro and Nano Robotics、3D Printing in Biomedical Research、Advanced Materials and Mechanics

Myocyte-driven robots, a type of biological actuator that combines myocytes with abiotic systems, have gained significant attention due to their high energy efficiency, sensitivity, biocompatibility, and self-healing capabilities. These robots have a unique advantage in simulating the structure and function of human tissues and organs. This review covers the research progress in this field, detailing the benefits of myocyte-driven robots over traditional methods, the materials used in their fabrication (including myocytes and extracellular materials), and their properties and manufacturing techniques. Additionally, the review explores various control methods, robot structures, and motion types. Lastly, the potential applications and key challenges faced by myocyte-driven robots are discussed and summarized.