Manipulation tools for biological applications using microrobots with nano-range accuracy
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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, comprising several essential subsystems such as a global positioning system to provide accurate position information of each microrobot and advanced manipulating tools for biological applications. 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
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تاریخ انتشار 2003