reu research: microrobotics
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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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