Magnetically Controlled Optoelectronic Microrobot

Single-Cell Precision Neurostimulation

A metal-insulator-semiconductor microrobot integrated with magnetic components achieves single-cell optical neuromodulation by enhancing targeted cell excitability upon visible light illumination.

Gao, Yuxin · Gao, Yuan · Yaorong, Yang · Tang, Yanping · Cai, Junxiang · Li, Fang · Gao, Fei · Wu, Changjin · Wang, Jizhuang · Tang, Jinyao · Shi, Lei · Li, Dan

Advanced Materials 2023

Advantages

Achieves precision neuromodulation at the single-cell level

Restores activity in β-amyloid-damaged neurons