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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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Amphibious Movement of Microrobots Inspired by Water Spiders [PDF]

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Inspired by the water strider, a novel microrobot is designed to maintain amphibious mobility in complex environments. It retains the ability to traverse the air‐liquid interface and perform directional movement within sophisticated, multifaceted environments, including complex gastric wall structures, with precise controllability.
Xiao Hu, Run Ouyang, Zhuhao Shi, Wanqiong Tao, Zuchao Zhu, Peifeng Lin, Jianzhong Lin, Luca Brandt   +7 more
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Development of Biomedical Microrobot for Intravascular Therapy

International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems, 2010
Recently, coronary artery disease such as angina pectoris and myocardial infarction has become the major causes of death. As a method of medical treatment for the disease, the pharmacological approaches and the surgical operations are executed ...
Sukho Park, Kyoungrae Cha, Jongoh Park
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MicroRoboScope: A Portable and Integrated Mechatronic Platform for Magnetic and Acoustic Microrobotic Experimentation [PDF]

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This work presents the MicroRoboScope, a highly integrated, compact, and portable microrobotic experimentation platform combining electromagnetic and acoustic actuation with real‐time visual feedback into a single, end‐to‐end device. The system enables closed‐loop control and tracking algorithm experimentation within an accessible and unified hardware ...
Max Sokolich, Yanda Yang, Subrahmanyam Cherukumilli, Fatma Ceren Kirmizitas, Sambeeta Das   +4 more
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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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Design of a Mobile Microrobot Based on Standing and Travelling Waves [PDF]

International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems, 2013
The design of a mobile microrobot based on standing and travelling waves is proposed and analysed in this paper. Numerical modelling based on the finite element method is performed to find the resonant frequencies and modal shapes of a microrobot, and to
Ramutis Bansevicius, Asta Drukteiniene, Genadijus Kulvietis, Inga Tumasoniene   +3 more
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Development of Underwater Microrobot with Biomimetic Locomotion

Applied Bionics and Biomechanics, 2006
Microrobots have powerful applications in biomedical and naval fields. They should have a compact structure, be easy to manufacture, have efficient locomotion, be driven by low voltage and have a simple control system. To meet these purposes, inspired by
W. Zhang, S. Guo, K. Asaka
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An Intelligent Microfluidics Enabled by Data‐Driven Deep Learning‐Based Microrobot‐Assisted Flow Manipulation

Advanced Intelligent Systems
Microrobot‐driven microfluidic mixing offers active and reconfigurable flow control, yet its practical deployment is limited by complex time‐dependent flow interactions and the experimental burden associated with evaluating mixing outcomes.
Dineshkumar Loganathan, Chia‐Yuan Chen
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Neural Networks Integrated Circuit for Biomimetics MEMS Microrobot

Robotics, 2014
In this paper, we will propose the neural networks integrated circuit (NNIC) which is the driving waveform generator of the 4.0, 2.7, 2.5 mm, width, length, height in size biomimetics microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) microrobot.
Ken Saito, Kazuaki Maezumi, Yuka Naito, Tomohiro Hidaka, Kei Iwata, Yuki Okane, Hirozumi Oku, Minami Takato, Fumio Uchikoba   +8 more
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Enhanced Acoustic Adhesion Enabling Agile and Small Wall‐Climbing Robot Design With Anisotropic Origami Structure [PDF]

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
This 28 g robot incorporates innovative ring structures and anisotropic origami springs to achieve high speeds and exceptional load capacity. It successfully carries a 100 g payload while ascending walls or ceilings at speeds of up to 8 and 20 cm/s, demonstrating enhanced adhesion and maneuverability over current climbing robots.
Xinxian Chen, Kanglong Yuan, Ao Qin, Yikun Liu, Yusen Ma, Jun Peng   +5 more
wiley   +2 more sources