Manipulation tools for biological applications using microrobots with nano-range accuracy

Josep Samitier-Marti; Manel Puig-Vidal; Jaime Lopez; Pere Miribel; Jose Maria Lopez-Villegas; Ramon Casanella; Cristina Madrid; Antonio Juarez

doi:10.1117/12.501516

18 April 2003 Manipulation tools for biological applications using microrobots with nano-range accuracy

Josep Samitier-Marti, Manel Puig-Vidal, Jaime Lopez, Pere Miribel, Jose Maria Lopez-Villegas, Ramon Casanella, Cristina Madrid, Antonio Juarez

Author Affiliations +

Proceedings Volume 5119, Bioengineered and Bioinspired Systems; (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.501516
Event: Microtechnologies for the New Millennium 2003, 2003, Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain

Abstract

The development of tools for a multi-microrobot manipulating system prototype to handle cells and biomolecules is proposed. The system will be based on a cluster (5 to 10) of small (cm³) mobile autonomous robots. The proposed system comprises several essential subsystems such as a global positioning system to provide accurate position information of each microrobot, advanced manipulating tools and a wireless power supply unit. It also includes user interfaces as well as systems for transporting objects into and out of the working range of the robots. Additional bio-handling arms must be integrated on the robots. Actuators for the positioning and moving of cells must be compatible with their living conditions. The application of non-uniform electric fields to non-charged particles suspended in aqueous medium produces a force over the particle due to the induced dipole moment.

Citation Download Citation

Josep Samitier-Marti, Manel Puig-Vidal, Jaime Lopez, Pere Miribel, Jose Maria Lopez-Villegas, Ramon Casanella, Cristina Madrid, and Antonio Juarez "Manipulation tools for biological applications using microrobots with nano-range accuracy", Proc. SPIE 5119, Bioengineered and Bioinspired Systems, (18 April 2003); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.501516

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available