Chemistry

Emergent microrobotic oscillators via asymmetry-induced order

J. F. Yang, T. A. Berrueta, et al.

This groundbreaking research conducted by Jing Fan Yang and colleagues reveals how low-frequency oscillators emerge from active microparticles at the air-liquid interface of hydrogen peroxide drops. By introducing particles with modified reactivity, they demonstrate a robust mechanism for converting chemical energy into mechanical motion and electricity, ultimately enabling microrobotic autonomy.