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Fabian C. Landers is a pioneer in the emerging field of small-scale soft robotics, where his work bridges the gap between advanced fabrication and real-world biomedical application. His research focuses on developing multi-material micromachines and biocompatible microswimmers that can navigate the complex environments of the human body. Landers’ most notable contribution is the creation of mechanically interlocked 3D multi-material micromachines (71 citations), a breakthrough that combines metals and polymers to produce highly functional, small-scale robots. He further advanced the field by introducing a 3D printed template-assisted casting method for biocompatible polyvinyl alcohol-based soft microswimmers (37 citations), addressing critical concerns about material safety and degradation. His innovative use of microfluidics, inspired by natural organisms, has enabled the manufacturing of tailorable magnetic soft continuum microrobots (24 citations), while his development of a magnetically guided microcatheter (19 citations) solves the crucial challenge of targeted delivery for magnetic particle swarms. With over 150 total citations, Landers is shaping the future of minimally invasive medicine, offering new hope for targeted drug delivery and microsurgery.