Advances in magnetoresponsive composites and (electro‐) magnetic actuators have led to
development of magnetic soft machines (MSMs) as building blocks for small‐scale robotic …

Magnetically driven soft actuators are unique because they are fast, remote‐controlled,
conformal to rigid objects, and safe to interact with humans. Despite these multiple …

Magnetic field-directed self-assembly of magnetic particles in chains is useful for developing
directionally responsive materials for applications in soft robotics. Using materials with …

In this perspective, we explore the convergence of sensing and actuation in magnetic
composites and its potential applications in various fields. There is a need for multifunctional …

Broad adoption of magnetic soft robotics is hampered by the sophisticated field paradigms
for their manipulation and the complexities in controlling multiple devices. Furthermore, high …

Recent works in micro-scale magnetic actuation have enabled the creation of micron-scale
permanent magnets for the application of forces and torques via externally-generated …

A magnetic field has unique advantages in controlling soft robotics inside of an enclosed
space, such as surgical catheters or untethered drug‐delivering robots operating in the …

Imitating from natural biology, shape-programmable materials play a significant role in
biomimetic applications. Magneto-active soft materials (MASMs) with programmable shapes …

With the development of advanced biomedical theragnosis and bioengineering tools, smart
and soft responsive microstructures and nanostructures have emerged. These structures …

Magnetically actuated mobile robots demonstrate attractive advantages in various medical
applications due to their wireless and programmable executions with tiny sizes. Confronted …