Laser Actuated Microgripper Using Optimized Chevron-Shaped Actuator [PDF]
Micromachines, 2021 In this paper, we propose a laser actuated microgripper that can be activated remotely for micromanipulation applications. The gripper is based on an optothermally actuated polymeric chevron-shaped structure coated with optimized metallic layers to ...
Belal Ahmad +3 more
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Theoretical Thermal-Mechanical Modelling and Experimental Validation of a Three-Dimensional (3D) Electrothermal Microgripper with Three Fingers [PDF]
Micromachines, 2021 This paper presents the theoretical thermal-mechanical modeling and parameter analyses of a novel three-dimensional (3D) electrothermal microgripper with three fingers.
Guoning Si +3 more
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A Linearly Deformable Pneumatic Scalable Microgripper for Universal Mid‐Air Micromanipulation [PDF]
Advanced ScienceThe manipulation of microscale components with complex shape like semiconductors, 3D printed microparts, and optical lenses, remains challenging due to strong surface forces and limitations of existing methods.
Jiawei Yi +3 more
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Design, Fabrication, and Testing of a Novel 3D 3-Fingered Electrothermal Microgripper with Multiple Degrees of Freedom [PDF]
Micromachines, 2021 This paper presents the design, fabrication, and testing of a novel three-dimensional (3D) three-fingered electrothermal microgripper with multiple degrees of freedom (multi DOFs).
Guoning Si +3 more
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Microgripper Robot with End Electropermanent Magnet Collaborative Actuation [PDF]
MicromachinesMagnetic microgrippers, with their miniaturized size, flexible movement, untethered actuation, and programmable deformation, can perform tasks such as cell manipulation, targeted drug delivery, biopsy, and minimally invasive surgery in hard-to-reach ...
Yiqun Zhao +8 more
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Design, Fabrication, Testing and Simulation of a Rotary Double Comb Drives Actuated Microgripper [PDF]
Micromachines, 2021 This paper presents the development of a new microgripper actuated by means of rotary-comb drives equipped with two cooperating fingers arrays. The microsystem presents eight CSFH flexures (Conjugate Surface Flexure Hinge) that allow the designer to ...
Nicola Pio Belfiore +8 more
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A Novel Variable Volume Capillary Microgripper for Micromanipulation in Aqueous Media [PDF]
MicromachinesThis study presents a novel capillary microgripper for manipulating micrometer-sized objects directly within aqueous environments. The system features dynamic, vision-based feedback control of a non-volatile silicone oil droplet volume, enabling precise ...
Enrique Mancha-Sánchez +3 more
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A hydraulic soft microgripper for biological studies. [PDF]
Sci Rep, 2022 AbstractWe have developed a microscale hydraulic soft gripper and demonstrated the handling of an insect without damage. This gripper is built on Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) with the soft material casting technique to form three finger-like columns, which are placed on a circular membrane.
Baghbani Kordmahale S +3 more
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Overview of Microgrippers and Design of a Micromanipulation Station Based on a MMOC Microgripper [PDF]
2005 International Symposium on Computational Intelligence in Robotics and Automation, 2005 This paper deals with an overview of recent microgrippers. As the end-effectors of micromanipulation systems, microgrippers are crucial point of such systems for their efficiency and their reliability. The performances of current microgrippers are presented and offer a stroke extending from 50mum to approximately 2 mm and a maximum forces varying from ...
Joël Agnus +2 more
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Vietnam Journal of Mechanics, 2020 This study evaluates the displacement sensitivity of a new compliant microgripper. The microgripper is designed based on a four-bar mechanism and the concept of a compliant mechanism.
Nhat Linh Ho +2 more
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