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Advancements in Micro/Nanorobots in Medicine: Design, Actuation, and Transformative Application.

Induni Nayodhara Weerarathna, Praveen Kumar, Hellen Yayra Dzoagbe, Lydia Kiwanuka

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Review in ACS omega, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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7citing papers in PubMed
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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

7 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Induni Nayodhara WeerarathnaDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University), Wardha, Maharashtra-442001, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-6996-8270
Praveen KumarDepartment of Computer Science and Medical Engineering, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University), Wardha, Maharashtra-442001, India.
Hellen Yayra DzoagbeDatta Meghe College of Pharmacy, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, (Deemed to be University), Wardha, Maharashtra-442001, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-6538-8441
Lydia KiwanukaDepartment of Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University), Wardha, Maharashtra-442001, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-4957-1822

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

In light of the ongoing technological transformation, embracing advancements that foster shared benefits is essential. Nanorobots, a breakthrough within nanotechnology, have demonstrated significant potential in fields such as medicine, where diagnostic and therapeutic applications are the primary focus areas. This review provides a comprehensive overview of nanotechnology, robots, and their evolving role in medical applications, particularly highlighting the use of nanorobots. Various design strategies and operational principles, including sensors, actuators, and nanocontrollers, are discussed based on prior research. Key nanorobot medical applications include biomedical imaging, biosensing, minimally invasive surgery, and targeted drug delivery, each utilizing advanced actuation technologies to enhance precision. The paper further examines recent progress in micro/nanorobot actuation and addresses important considerations for the future, including biocompatibility, control, navigation, delivery, targeting, safety, and ethical implications. This review offers a holistic perspective on how nanorobots can reshape medical practices, paving the way for precision medicine and improved patient outcomes.

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PMCPMC11840590

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