CBM Seminar Series – Magnetic Microrobots for Translational Biomedicine: From Individual to Microswarms

The College of Biomedicine was pleased to invite Professor Li Zhang from the Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) to deliver a seminar on “Magnetic Microrobots for Translational Biomedicine: From Individual to Microswarms” on 27 October 2025. Prof. Zhang, who also holds a courtesy appointment in the Department of Surgery at CUHK and serves as Director of the SIAT–CUHK Joint Laboratory of Robotics and Intelligent Systems, is internationally recognized for his pioneering research in small-scale robotics and their clinical translation. His work on artificial bacterial flagella, magnetic slime robots, and microrobotic swarms has been featured among Hong Kong’s Top 10 Innovation and Technology News for three consecutive years and even listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for its groundbreaking achievements.

During the seminar, Prof. Zhang shared the latest developments in the field of magnetic microrobotics, highlighting their potential for minimally invasive medical applications. He discussed recent advances in biohybrid design, motion control, and endoluminal delivery, as well as the key challenges that remain in clinical translation, such as biosafety, in vivo navigation, and autonomous control. His talk provided valuable insights into how these cutting-edge technologies are transforming the future of translational biomedicine, inspiring faculty and students alike to explore new frontiers in biomedical innovation.