Ultrasound‐trigged micro/nanorobots for biomedical applications

Micro‐ and nanorobots (MNRs) propelled by external actuations have broad potential in biomedical applications. Among the numerous external excitations, ultrasound (US) features outstanding practical significance with merits of its noninvasiveness, tunability, penetrability, and biocompatibility. Attributing to various physiochemical effects of US, it can propel the MNRs with sophisticated structures through asymmetric acoustic streaming, bubble oscillation, and so on. In this review, we introduce several advanced and representative US‐propelled MNRs with inhomogeneous density distribution, asymmetric shape, hollow cavity, etc. The potential biomedical applications of these cutting‐edge MNRs are also presented, including intracellular delivery, harmful substances collection, and so on. Furthermore, we conclude the advantages and limitations of US‐propelled MNRs and prospect their future developments in multidisciplinary fields. Ultrasound (US)‐propelled micro‐ and nanorobots (MNRs) have shown their bright future in multidisciplinary fields. In this review, several advanced and representative US‐propelled MNRs with inhomogeneous density distribution, asymmetric shape, hollow cavity, and other features are presented. The potential biomedical applications of these cutting‐edge MNRs are also introduced, including intracellular delivery, harmful substances collection, etc. Finally, the advantages and limitations of US‐propelled MNRs are concluded, and their future developments in multidisciplinary fields are also prospected.