Advanced Sensing and Control Technologies for Microrobots

Dear Colleagues,

Sensing and control technologies are critical components for the design and operation of microrobots, enabling the microrobots to interact with their environment and perform tasks effectively. There has been significant progress in the development of sensing and control technologies for microrobots over the years. Recently, many miniaturized chemical sensors have been developed for microrobots that are capable of detecting a wide range of substances, such as toxic gases, pollutants, and biological markers. These sensors can be used in a variety of applications, including environmental monitoring, medical diagnostics, and security. Significant advances can also be found in the control technologies of microrobots, which enable these tiny devices to perform specific tasks in complex and dynamic environments. Researchers have developed algorithms that allow nanorobots to perform autonomous control, enabling them to navigate and operate without direct human intervention. This allows for the execution of complex tasks, such as the targeted delivery of therapeutic agents to specific cells or tissues. Despite these advances, the development of sensing and control technologies for microrobots is still in its early stages. There are great needs for more advanced sensing and control technologies to handle the complexities of small-scale environments, as well as for methods to miniaturize the control systems.

Advanced sensing and control technologies for microrobots address the limitations of traditional microrobots by leveraging the unique properties of materials and systems at small scales, such as high precision and dexterity at the nanoscale as well as strength and robustness. This Special Issue will cover the design, system integration, novel micro-mechatronics, MEMS tools and control of robots with components that operate at small scales, from micro- to nano-scale sensors and actuators. Advanced sensing and control technologies allow microrobots to perform complex tasks with greater dexterity and  efficiency， and open up new possibilities in fields such as medicine, manufacturing, and exploration.

Prof. Dr. Chengzhi Hu
Dr. Zhan Yang
Guest Editors

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• microrobots
• micromachines and nanorobots
• MEMS
• sensing and control
• biosensors
• actuation at small scales
• modeling and simulation
• nanofabrication
• micro-manufacturing and processing.