REU Research: Microrobotics

Nathan Jee

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Introduction

National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Mobile Microrobotics Challenge1. Mobility Challenge

2. Microassembly Challenge

Enhance the control of the current microrobot

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Mobility Arena

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Microassembly Arena

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3000 um/3mm

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Micromagnet

500 um on a side

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Microscopic Camera

Arena

The Microrobot

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Conclusion

Use of electromagnetism through metal coils for quicker mobility

Redesigning the shape of the micromagnet

Placement of the magnets underneath the arena

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http://nanolab.me.cmu.edu/projects/MagneticMicroRobot/

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Electromagnets

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Current Orientation Desired Orientation

Orientation of Magnets

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Q/A

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