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ROBOMECH Journal, 2019 This paper presents fabrication and actuation methods for a soft microrobot with a hybrid structure composed of soft microactuators and a rigid supporting body.
Tomoki Watanabe +2 more
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Wheels Optimization and Vision Control of Omni-directional Mobile Microrobot
International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems, 2008 This paper presents a millimeters scale omni-directional mobile microrobot with special dual-wheel structure. The microrobot was actuated by three electromagnetic micromotors of 2mm diameter.
Jianghao Li, Zhenbo Li, Jiapin Chen
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Slip and Magnetic Attraction Effects in a Microrobot with Magnetic-Wheels and Skid-Steering
Micromachines, 2019 This study investigated slip and magnetic attraction effects in a skid-steered magnetic-wheeled microrobot. The dynamics of the microrobot were derived by considering the slip and magnetic attraction of the wheels.
Munehisa Takeda, Isao Shimoyama
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Wireless Power Transfer-Based Microrobot with Magnetic Force Propulsion Considering Power Transfer Efficiency [PDF]
Journal of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science, 2022 A microrobot that could continuously receive both electrical energy and propulsion force from a wireless power transfer system would offer tremendous benefits.
Dongwook Kim, Seungyoung Ahn
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Advances in Mechanical Engineering, 2017 A polymer cable–driven parallel robot has a wide range of potential industrial applications by virtue of its light actuator dynamics, high payload capability, and large workspace. However, due to a viscoelastic behavior of polymer cable and difficulty in
Jinlong Piao +5 more
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A Tumbling Magnetic Microrobot System for Biomedical Applications
Micromachines, 2020 A microrobot system comprising an untethered tumbling magnetic microrobot, a two-degree-of-freedom rotating permanent magnet, and an ultrasound imaging system has been developed for in vitro and in vivo biomedical applications. The microrobot tumbles end-
Elizabeth E. Niedert +6 more
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Micromanipulation With Microrobots [PDF]
IEEE Open Journal of Nanotechnology, 2021 Microrobots are promising tools for applications that require micromanipulation, such as single-cell manipulation and surgery, tissue engineering, and desktop manufacturing. This paper briefly reviews common microrobot actuation mechanisms, then reviews current progress in several capabilities that are desirable for micromanipulation, with an emphasis ...
M Arifur Rahman, Aaron T. Ohta
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A Mobile Self-Reconfigurable Microrobot with Power and Communication Relays
International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems, 2010 A modular mobile self-reconfigurable microrobot is developed to enlarge the whole surveillance range of mobile microrobot. The microrobot is designed as differential driven vehicle equipped with a passive universal connector with autonomic engagement ...
Dawei Zhang +3 more
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Micromachines, 2018 The paper aims to propose a magnetic actuated capsule microrobotic system, which is composed of a magnetically actuated microrobot with a screw jet mechanism, a driving system, and a positioning system.
Qiang Fu +3 more
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Development of Wireless Endoscope with Symmetrical Motion Characteristics
International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems, 2014 In the biomedical field, a wireless microrobot in a pipe which can move smoothly in water or other aqueous mediums has been urgently demanded. In this paper, several methods of designing a novel microrobot with symmetrical motion characteristics have ...
Jian Guo +3 more
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