Remco H. Liefers

University of Twente

Papers

2

Total Citations

6

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2

About

Remco H. Liefers is pioneering the frontier of medical microrobotics, with a focus on developing minimally invasive technologies for targeted therapy and vascular intervention. His key research areas span wireless magnetic actuation, biohybrid microrobots, and image-guided navigation for endovascular procedures. In a landmark 2025 study, Liefers introduced an untethered magnetic robot (UMR) capable of wireless mechanical and hybrid thrombus fragmentation in an ex vivo iliac artery model, demonstrating a novel approach to precise blood clot removal under x-ray guidance. Complementing this, his work on sperm cell empowerment leverages x-ray-guided magnetic fields to enhance the actuation and localization of cytocompatible biohybrid microrobots, directly addressing the critical trade-off between magnetic responsiveness, medical imaging detectability, and cytotoxicity. Though early in their citation trajectory, these contributions are already garnering attention for their potential to revolutionize precision-targeted therapy. Liefers’ research represents a significant step toward translating microrobotic systems from the lab bench to clinical application, promising safer, more controlled interventions for vascular disease.

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Papers
6
Total Citations
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Wireless mechanical and hybrid thrombus fragmentation of <i>ex vivo</i> endovascular thrombosis model in the iliac artery
3 citations · 2025
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2025 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 27
🏛 Institutions: University of Twente

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