We develop microscale robots inspired by biological locomotion and neural systems. Our microrobots achieve on-board sensing, signal processing, and adaptive actuation, enabling autonomous interaction with complex biological environments.
Gao, Kim et al., "Soft Magnetic Microrobots with Remote Sensing and Communication Capabilities," Nature Communications, 2025.
Landers, Kim et al., "On-Command Disassembly of Microrobotic Superstructures for Transport and Delivery of Magnetic Micromachines," Advanced Materials, 2024.
Kim et al., "Multi-Agent Control of Laser-Guided Shape-Memory Alloy Microrobots," Advanced Functional Materials, 2023.
We develop magnetically actuated soft robotic systems for minimally invasive medical procedures. From steerable catheters to targeted drug delivery platforms, our work translates soft robotic principles into practical clinical tools with precision navigation and adaptive stiffness.
Aktas, Kim et al., "Jamming with Magnetic Composites," Nature Communications, 2025.
Torlakcik, Kim et al., "Magnetically Guided Microcatheter for Targeted Injection of Magnetic Particle Swarms," Advanced Science, 2024.
Gu, Kim et al., "Self-folding soft-robotic chains with reconfigurable shapes and functionalities," Nature Communications, 2023.
We engineer magnetoelectric ceramic nanocomposites that transduce external magnetic fields into localized electrical stimulation. These materials enable wireless, contact-free neuromodulation and physiological signal monitoring, opening new pathways for treating central nervous system disorders.
Kim et al., "Shape-Morphing in Oxide Ceramic Kirigami Nanomembranes," Advanced Materials, 2024.
Kim et al., "Shape-memory effect in twisted ferroic nanocomposites," Nature Communications, 2023.
Kim et al., "Strain sensitive flexible magnetoelectric ceramic nanocomposites," Advanced Materials Technologies, 2023.