Over the past 15 years, the field of microrobotics has exploded with many research groups
from around the globe contributing to numerous innovations that have led to exciting new …

Bacteria have distinctive properties that make them ideal for biomedical applications. They
can self‐propel, sense their surroundings, and be externally detected. Using bacteria as …

Bioinspired hybrid soft robots that combine living and synthetic components are an
emerging field in the development of advanced actuators and other robotic platforms (ie …

Flagellated bacteria, like Escherichia coli, swim by rotating helical flagellar filaments
powered by rotary flagellar motors at their base. Motor dynamics are sensitive to the load it …

Active particles convert external energy into motility, displaying a variety of dynamical
features. Recent progress in the field has marked a shift in focus from understanding the …

This article provides a review of the recent development of biomimicking behaviors in active
colloids. While the behavior of biological microswimmers is undoubtedly influenced by …

The entrapment of bacteria near boundary surfaces is of biological and practical importance,
yet the underlying physics is not well understood. We demonstrate that it is crucial to include …

Run-and-tumble is a basic model of persistent motion and a motility strategy widespread in
micro-organisms and individual cells. In many natural settings, movement occurs in the …

The effect of curvature on an ensemble of repulsive active Brownian particles (ABPs) moving
on a spherical surface is studied. Surface curvature strongly affects the dynamics of ABPs …

Hypothesis The bacteria suspended in pure water self-assemble into unique patterns
depending on bacteria-bacteria, bacteria-substrate and bacteria-liquid interactions. The …