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Low-cost force-driven modular magnetic actuation system for microswimmer maneuvering
Magnetically driven microswimmers have recently received substantial recognition because of their ability to navigate in complex narrow environments...
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On-chip immunomagnetic bead swarm based on magnetic actuation and mechanical vibration for biological detection
Immunomagnetic bead (IMB)-based detection has great potential for biomedical applications. Passive and active strategies, including microfluidics and...
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Actuation of microstructures with spin-current volume effect
Microactuators are essential for advances in micro-optics, ultrasonic transducers and microsensors, and there is a growing demand for miniaturization...
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A Soft Robot Based on Magnetic-Pneumatic Hybrid Actuation for Complex Environments
Soft robots show greater medical and industrial application value for their potential miniaturization, inherent compliant softness, and adaptability...
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A hybrid photovoltaic/flexoelectric actuation mechanism applied to precision actuation and vibration control of beams
Photo-driven flexoelectric actuators combine the advantages of wireless photovoltaic generator and flexoelectric precision actuation, and thus can...
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Two-Dimensional, Magnetic Actuation of Ferrofluid Droplet on an Open-Surface Microfluidic Platform
The role of non-contact manipulation of discrete droplets on surface microfluidic platforms has wide applications in development of low-cost...
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A stiffness adjustable magneto-elastic actuation utilizing axial couplings
An adjustable torsional stiffness control system with a magnetic coupling that offers compliance for robotic devices to cooperate with humans is...
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Untethered Motion Generation and Characterization of Multi-Leg Insect-Size Soft Foldable Robots Under Magnetic Actuation
We design and characterize a biomimetic, multi-legged, mechanically-soft, and foldable structure. Traditional rigid robots with bulky footprints...
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Recent Developments of Actuation Mechanisms for Continuum Robots: A Review
Traditional rigid robots face significant challenges in congested and tight environments, including bulky size, maneuverability, and safety...
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Long-Range Delivery and High-Efficiency Actuation of Magnetic Freezing Compact Toroid for Failed Spacecraft Despinning
With the increasing seriousness of the space debris environment, develo** debris de-orbiting and removal techniques is imperative. Space debris...
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Electromagnetic Actuation Microrobotic Systems
Purpose of Review:This review presents different types of electromagnetic actuation (EMA) microrobotic systems that have been designed for various...
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Self-sensing actuators with programmable actuation performances for soft robots
Designing soft robots that are able to perceive unstructured, dynamic environments and their deformations has been a long-term goal. Previously...
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Flexible actuation with intrinsic sensing for ram extrusion 3D printing
Conventional actuation mechanisms used in liquid deposition modeling (LDM) technology limit the flow handling capability and the visibility of the...
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Electromagnetohydrodynamic (EMHD) Flow Actuation with Patterned Wettability
Due to the low Re flow in a microchannel, turbulent mixing is absent. Hence, there is a need to explore novel unconventional mechanisms to improve...
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Magnetic Kirigami by Laser Cutting
Magnetic kirigami with tunable configurations under magnetic actuation is of significant interest in various emerging fields. However, there remains...
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Dynamic modeling of the electrical actuation system of the hypersonic aircraft considering the temperature effects
The electrical actuator is usually used in the navigation and control system of the hypersonic aircraft, and it can be described by a multi-body...
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Long-distance sinusoidal actuation in self-propelling apparatus: a novel spiral spring-based crank rocker mechanism
Self-propelled oscillating foils provide an effective model system to explore the intricacies of oscillatory and undulatory bio-locomotion,...
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Localized flow control by photothermal actuation of pNIPAAm hydrogel brushes in a macroporous silicon membrane
We present the control of liquid flow through arrayed micron-sized pores in a macroporous silicon membrane. The pores are coated with about 150 nm...
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Pneumatic and tendon actuation coupled muti-mode actuators for soft robots with broad force and speed range
Broad output force and speed ranges are highly desired for actuators to endow soft robots with high performance, thereby increasing the range of...
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Autonomous 3D positional control of a magnetic microrobot using reinforcement learning
Magnetic microrobots have shown promise in the field of biomedical engineering, facilitating precise drug delivery, non-invasive diagnosis and...
