8. Glossary

Bio-bots

Also known as "soft-robots", they are composed of deformable materials (fluids, elastomers, gels, etc.) that mimic the elastic and rheological properties of biological tissues and organs.

Bio-printing

An emerging topic in additive manufacturing technologies, aimed at manufacturing living organs and tissues.

Micro-fluidics

Science and technology of fluid-handling systems with at least one characteristic dimension in the micrometer range.

Organoid

Three-dimensional multicellular structure that reproduces the micro-anatomy of an organ in vitro.

Origami

Originally the Japanese name for the art of folding paper. This principle has been applied to flat materials...