Plenary Speakers

Anna C. Bakenecker Dept of Electrical Engineering and Information Technical University of Darmstadt GERMANY

Exploring the synergies between micro- and nanorobotics, magnetic particle imaging, and hyperthermia

Many magnetic micro- and nanorobot approaches are based on magnetic nanoparticles, which are also used as contrast agents in magnetic particle imaging (MPI). This allows us to track micro- and nanorobots tomographically and in real time, without the need for ionizing radiation. Furthermore, magnetic nanoparticles can be heated in fast-alternating magnetic fields. Hyperthermia is considered a promising therapy option as it can cure cancerous or inflammatory sites directly or trigger the release of a drug. Therefore, we can develop steerable and trackable micro- and nanorobots that can deliver locally applied, on-demand therapy.