An integrated mechatronic approach for the systematic design of force fields and programming of microactuator arrays for micropart manipulation

Lazarou, P.; Aspragathos, Nikos Α.

doi:10.1016/j.mechatronics.2008.11.014

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“…A new method was introduced for the automatic formulation of a programmable force fi eld that can be used for the manipulation of microparts (Lazarou and Aspragathos, 2009). Under this framework, microparts of various polygonal shapes can be positioned and orientated on the same platform in a sensorless, open-loop procedure without changing the hardware or software.…”

Section: Comparison Of the Most Indicative Implementations Of Actuatomentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The programming of the platform is performed serially, through appropriate digital circuitry (Lazarou and Aspragathos, 2009). For each motion pixel, the angle of the diffused force fi eld vector dictates the approximate motion ratio in the x and y axes; the quadrant of the angle also indicates which of the four actuators of the motion pixel should be activated.…”

Section: Field Diffusion Actuation Principles and Programming Of Micmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Top: Use of a trapezoid-like micropart for the programming of an 8x8 array; Bottom: region 5 motion pixel actuation rates (Lazarou and Aspragathos, 2009) …”

Section: Field Diffusion Actuation Principles and Programming Of Micmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…An example of a non-convex triangular-like micropart is shown in Figure 2.20, with length of edges Final desired pose and corresponding force fi eld (Lazarou and Aspragathos, 2009) Figure 2.20 0.9x0.18x0.21x0.91x1.29mm. For the initial location (0.92, 0.428) (mm) and angle of 5.2 rad (298º), the part reaches the point (0.028, 0.008) (mm) with an angle of 0.089 rad (5º) after approximately 162s, as seen in Figure 2.21.…”

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“…If the microparts are asymmetrical or non-convex, they rest in one unique positioning and orientation equilibrium. The manipulation time is relatively Part's position and orientation over time (Lazarou and Aspragathos, 2009) Figure 2.21 long depending on the reported actual cilia actuators' thermal expansion/contraction low rates. Consideration of different types of contact actuators, such as shape-memory or piezoelectric, would drastically improve the actuation frequencies and thus make the proposed approach much more appealing for micromanipulation.…”

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“…Top: Use of a trapezoid-like micropart for the programming of an 8x8 array; Bottom: region 5 motion pixel actuation rates (Lazarou and Aspragathos, 2009) …”

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Algorithms for the Motion of Randomly Positioned Hexagonal and Square Microparts on a “Smart Platform” with Electrostatic Forces and a New Method for Their Simultaneous Centralization and Alignment

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In this paper, an approach is proposed for the simultaneous manipulation of multiple hexagonal and square plastic–glass type microparts that are positioned randomly on a smart platform (SP) using electrostatic forces applied by the suitable activation of circular conductive electrodes. First, the statics analysis of a micropart on the SP is presented in detail and the forces and torques that are applied to and around the center of mass (COM) respectively due to the activation of a SP electrode are determined. The “single electrode activation” (SEA) and the “multiple electrodes activations” (MEA) algorithms are introduced to determine the feasible SP electrodes activations for the microparts manipulation considering their initial configuration. An algorithm for the simultaneous handling of multiple microparts is studied considering the collision avoidance with neighboring microparts. An approach is presented for the simultaneous centralization and alignment of the microparts preparing them for their batch parallel motion on the SP. The developed algorithms are applied to a simulated platform and the results are presented and discussed.

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An integrated mechatronic approach for the systematic design of force fields and programming of microactuator arrays for micropart manipulation

Cited by 4 publications

References 25 publications

Planar micromanipulation on microconveyor platforms: recent developments

Planar micromanipulation on microconveyor platforms: recent developments

Path planning of a mobile robot using solid modeling techniques on potential fields

Algorithms for the Motion of Randomly Positioned Hexagonal and Square Microparts on a “Smart Platform” with Electrostatic Forces and a New Method for Their Simultaneous Centralization and Alignment

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