O. Steinmetz

Fraunhofer Institute for Biomedical Engineering

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O. Steinmetz is a pioneer in the field of microrobotics for biological applications, with a core research focus on the automated manipulation of biological cells and nanoscale imaging. His major contribution lies in the development of a fully integrated, wireless microrobot system—a compact, autonomous device measuring just one cubic centimeter—that combines multiple tools for cellular intervention. This system is uniquely equipped with an atomic force microscopy (AFM) probe for high-resolution imaging, alongside an injection needle, gripper, and micropipette for precise cellular manipulation. Steinmetz’s work directly addresses the challenge of modifying biological material at the microscale, enabling targeted DNA injection and controlled reactions within individual cells. His most cited papers, each garnering 7 citations, detail the design of a specific integrated controller for this versatile microrobot and its application in manipulating biological cells with a micro-robot cluster. By creating a flexible, wireless alternative to conventional, bulky microscopy equipment, Steinmetz has laid critical groundwork for automated, high-throughput biological experimentation, offering researchers a powerful new tool for nanomicroscopy and cellular engineering.