Flexible Micromanipulators and Micromanipulation

• Other Authors: Cammarata, Alessandro (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2023
• Subjects: Technology: general issues; History of engineering & technology; electromagnetism; magnetic manipulator; magnetic actuator; deep learning; ANN; ANN/SA; magnetic levitation; additive manufacturing; eddy current levitation; direct energy deposition; tripteron; triaxial; parallel-kinematic; compliant manipulator; compact structure; micromanipulation; microparticles; motion control; vibrations; dry friction; control; oscillating platform; automatic data analysis; mechanical strength; algorithms; multibody systems; CSFH; event-driven scheme; non-smooth contact; LN-model; Moreau time-stepping scheme; capillary force; water; vision feedback; non-contact; flexible parallel mechanism; 3-PSS; optimal design; kinematics; dynamics; compliant mechanisms; flexible elements; element transfer matrix; transfer matrix approach; micro-grippers; micro-manipulators; flexure; CFSH; compliant mechanism; the tangent stiffness matrix; plant-based; non-synthetic; microcapsules; intrinsic mechanical properties; apparent elastic modulus; mathematical modelling; finite element analysis; XYθ position control; holonomic inchworm robot; optical encoder; closed-loop control; calibration; crosstalk error; n/a
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This reprint, "Flexible Micromanipulators and Micromanipulation," is a collection of 12 full research articles that provide insights into the latest development and applications in the field of micromanipulation which has important applications in areas, such as metal additive manufacturing, medical devices, and robotics. The topics of the reprint cover the design and fabrication of magnetic actuators, electromagnetic levitation systems, compliant manipulators and robots, micromanipulation of microparticles and microcapsules to characterize mechanical properties of microscale objects, and inchworm robot for inspection, assembly, and maintenance.