Surface motion dynamics and swimming control of planar magnetic microswimmers.

ABSTRACT: Planar magnetic microswimmers offer substantial potential for in vivo biomedical applications, owing to their efficient mass production via photolithography. In this study, we demonstrate the effective control of these microswimmers using an open-loop approach in environments with minimal external disturbances. We investigate their surface motion characteristics through both theoretical modeling and experimental testing under varying magnetic field strengths and rotation frequencies, identifying regions of stable and unstable motion. Additionally, we analyze how field frequency and strength influence surface motion speed and identify the frequencies that promote stability. Open-loop control of surface motion in fluid environments and swimming in channels is also demonstrated, highlighting

SUBMITTER: Duygu YC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11926103 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature