Journal article
Electroforming of implantable tubular magnetic microrobots for wireless ophthalmologic applications.
- Chatzipirpiridis G Institute of Robotics & Intelligent Systems (IRIS), ETH Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland.
- Ergeneman O
- Pokki J
- Ullrich F
- Fusco S
- Ortega JA
- Sivaraman KM
- Nelson BJ
- Pané S
- 2014-07-03
Published in:
- Advanced healthcare materials. - 2015
biomedical applications
electroforming
microrobotics
wireless magnetic manipulation
Animals
Chick Embryo
Cobalt
Electrochemistry
Female
Magnetic Phenomena
Nickel
Ophthalmology
Prostheses and Implants
Rabbits
Robotics
Rotation
Sus scrofa
Wireless Technology
English
Magnetic tubular implantable micro-robots are batch fabricated by electroforming. These microdevices can be used in targeted drug delivery and minimally invasive surgery for ophthalmologic applications. These tubular shapes are fitted into a 23-gauge needle enabling sutureless injections. Using a 5-degree-of-freedom magnetic manipulation system, the microimplants are conveniently maneuvered in biological environments. To increase their functionality, the tubes are coated with biocompatible films and can be successfully filled with drugs.
- Language
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- English
- Open access status
- closed
- Identifiers
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- DOI 10.1002/adhm.201400256
- PMID 24986087
- Persistent URL
- https://sonar.ch/global/documents/213336
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