Grand challenges in bioengineered nanorobotics for cancer therapy

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Author(s)

  • Scott C. Lenaghan
  • Yongzhong Wang
  • Ning Xi
  • Toshio Fukuda
  • Tzyhjong Tarn
  • And 2 others
  • William R. Hamel
  • Mingjun Zhang

Detail(s)

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)667-673
Journal / PublicationIEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering
Volume60
Issue number3
Online published1 Feb 2013
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2013

Abstract

One of the grand challenges currently facing engineering, life sciences, and medicine is the development of fully functional nanorobots capable of sensing, decision making, and actuation. These nanorobots may aid in cancer therapy, site-specific drug delivery, circulating diagnostics, advanced surgery, and tissue repair. In this paper, we will discuss, from a bioinspired perspective, the challenges currently facing nanorobotics, including core design, propulsion and power generation, sensing, actuation, control, decision making, and system integration. Using strategies inspired from microorganisms, we will discuss a potential bioengineered nanorobot for cancer therapy. © 2013 IEEE.

Research Area(s)

  • Bioengineered robots, Cancer therapy, Medical robotics, Micro/nano-robotics, Nanobiotechnology, Nanoparticles

Citation Format(s)

Grand challenges in bioengineered nanorobotics for cancer therapy. / Lenaghan, Scott C.; Wang, Yongzhong; Xi, Ning et al.
In: IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, Vol. 60, No. 3, 03.2013, p. 667-673.

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