Mario Urso
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About
Mario Urso is a leading researcher in the field of micro- and nanorobotics, with a primary focus on developing intelligent, small-scale machines for environmental remediation and biomedical applications. His work centers on designing smart, light-powered and magnetically-driven microrobots capable of performing complex tasks, from water purification to targeted cancer therapy. A key contribution is his pioneering research on the collective behavior of these tiny robots, demonstrating how they can self-assemble into ordered microchains and reconfigurable swarms—mimicking natural systems to enhance their functionality. This work, published in high-impact venues like *Nature*, has garnered significant attention, with his most-cited paper on smart microrobots for water purification accumulating 180 citations alone. Urso has also made notable strides in biohybrid systems, creating magnetically-driven microrobots that sustainably remove micro- and nanoplastics from aquatic environments, and in medical robotics, developing self-degrading zinc-containing microrobots for treating prostate cancer. With over 450 total citations across his top papers, Urso’s research is shaping the future of autonomous, cooperative microrobots, offering transformative solutions for both environmental cleanup and advanced healthcare.
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- 1Smart micro- and nanorobots for water purification180 citations · 2023
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