Microrobots for neurosurgical applications

Abstract

An exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure provides a micro-robot comprising a body, a helical ridge disposed on an exterior surface of the body, and at least one end effector coupled to the body. At least a portion of the micro-robot can comprise a magnetic material. The micro-robot can be configured to be inserted into a patient's body. The micro-robot can be further configured to be manipulated via a magnetic stimulus external to the patient's body.

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