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Automated small-scale devices and robotic systems for analyzing the cellular impact of ambient aerosol particles

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: In response to emerging threats associated with natural disasters, environmental pollution, and infectious diseases, the detrimental influences of airborne aerosols on humans have been investigated at the cellular level. Especially, intensive efforts have been devoted to system automation in order to enhance the efficiency, precision, and machine intelligence of aerosol cytotoxicity analysis. In this context, we combine the concepts of small-size automated and robotic platforms used for monitoring the harmful effects of aerosols. A conceptual framework is provided with a focus on mobile and field-deployable platforms that enable automated operation of (bio-)engineered systems on-site. Particular attention is given to the principles of biomimetic device design and the underlying physical and engineering mechanisms, to provide a system-level estimation on the complete "source-to-effect" workflow. In view of workflow integration, additional emphasis is placed on data acquisition and processing, as well as the extension of these technologies to autonomous system-supported environmental health applications.

Source: iScience

DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2026.118066

Authors: Seongho Jeong, Ki Eun Kim, Chang-Ho Han, Baeckkyoung Sung, Leon Abelmann

Institutions: Universität der Bundeswehr München, KIST Europe, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Korea University of Science and Technology, Delft University of Technology

Language: English

Topic: Air Quality and Health Impacts

Subfield: Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,240