A magnetic-field-assisted milli-scale robotic assembly machine: An approach to parallel robotic automation systems

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-23-2018

Abstract

Utilizing large numbers of microrobots to heterogeneously integrate small devices to build advanced structures has long been a goal in the field of manufacturing automation. In this paper, we demonstrate a novel milli-scale robotic assembly machine with highly parallel capabilities and assisted with a programmable magnetic field. The prototype machine consists of a 16 × 16 array of electromagnets. Using this machine, we have successfully demonstrated the manipulation of up to nine milli-scale robots simultaneously. Moreover, two microrobots have been operated to demonstrate the proof of concept of two simultaneous pick-and-place light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The design and modeling of the microrobots is discussed.

Identifier

85044424513 (Scopus)

Publication Title

Micromachines

External Full Text Location

https://doi.org/10.3390/mi9040144

e-ISSN

2072666X

Issue

4

Volume

9

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