(Invited) Utility of Biomolecular Motors for Studying Collective Dynamics of Active Soft Matters and Future Application in Molecular Robotics

Abstract

Self-propelled biomolecular motor systems, such as microtubule-kinesin are intricate natural machines with capability of converting chemical energy into mechanical work with high efficiency. In recent years the biomolecular motor systems have emerged as promising candidates for studying active self-assembly which has been based on the in vitro gliding assay of the motor systems. Several strategies have been developed to demonstrate active self-assembly of the biomolecular motors which offered a wealth of organized and complex structures. Here we discuss the latest progress in the active self-assembly of microtubules-kinesins with an emphasis on the emergence of various structures, relevant design parameters for controlling their polymorphism, and their future potentials.