Anna‐Maria Wild

Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems

Papers

Total Citations

228

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About

Anna-Maria Wild is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of microrobotics and biomedical engineering, whose work is redefining the boundaries of minimally invasive medicine. Her primary research areas include wireless millirobotics, bioinspired hydrogel design, and targeted drug delivery systems for vascular and distal tissue applications. Wild’s most impactful contribution is the development of an adaptive wireless millirobotic system capable of navigating the tortuous, narrow pathways of distal vasculature—a feat previously unattainable with conventional microcatheters. This breakthrough, published in 2022 and cited 129 times, opens new frontiers for safe endovascular operations in hard-to-reach regions. Equally notable is her design of multifunctional, 3D-printed pollen grain-inspired hydrogel microrobots, which can anchor on-demand and release cargo in response to specific stimuli. With 99 citations, this work decouples complex functions from external input constraints, vastly expanding the versatility of microrobots. Wild’s innovations are not only highly cited but also represent a paradigm shift in how we conceive of autonomous, bio-inspired devices for therapeutic intervention, positioning her as a rising leader in next-generation medical robotics.