Self-Propelled Object Response to Environment

摘要

A self-propelled object is a type of functional inanimate system used in the development of novel micro-robot designs. Many studies on the application of self-propelled objects as drug delivery systems, cleaning systems for polluted water cleansing, and target DNA sorting systems have been reported. In order to realize additional functional systems, environmental responsivity is a desired feature of self-propelled objects. In this mini-review, we focus on self-propelled objects' responses to environments with different chemical and light conditions, and classify the examined systems based on their sensitivity to various conditions.