Microrobotics for medical applications.

Richter, S.(2026).Mikrorobotik für medizinische Anwendungen. Themenkurzprofil Nr. 90.Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000198764

Microrobotic systems are emerging as a promising technology for minimally invasive diagnosis and treatment. This topic brief reviews the current state of development, potential medical applications and key challenges related to safety, regulation and societal acceptance.

Publication type:: policy brief
Publication Date:: 2026-11
Language:: de
Publication URL:: https://doi.org/10.5445/IR/1000198764
Institute(s):: Office of Technology Assessment at the German Bundestag (TAB) (TAB)
Country:: Germany
Project:: Horizon scanning - detecting scientific and technical trends and socio-economic developments in early development stages