Long-Distance Autonomous Navigation of Optical Microrobotic Swarms in Complex Environments

Abstract

Optical Microrobotic Swarms in Complex Environments

Yuebing Zheng and co-workers (see article number 2400409) introduce a novel control strategy that autonomously navigates microrobotic swarms over long distances in complex environments, ensuring swarm integrity and improving obstacle avoidance. This approach addresses challenges like swarm collapse and particle immobilization, enhancing the robustness of the microrobotic system. The strategy paves the way for advanced applications such as precise drug delivery, nanosurgery, and the study of collective motions.