6 accepted papers
Non-contact micromanipulation tools have emerged as a promising solution for manipulating small components. However, they are mainly based on non-linear actuation principles requiring ad-hoc control strategies. This letter proposes non-linear control laws to actuate a non-contact manipulation system
This article presents a new robot concept dedicated to fast and energy-efficient waste sorting applications. This parallel robot can provide at the same time the three translations in space (3-DoF) and the opening/closing of a built-in gripper (1 additional DoF). The movement of the clamp is enabled
Traditional robotic systems have proven to be instrumental in object manipulation tasks for automated manufacturing processes. Object manipulation in such cases typically involves transport, pick-and-place and assembly of objects using automated conveyors and robotic arms. However, the forces at mic
Several approaches are proposed in the literature to calculate the drag force, the electric field and the induced dielectrophoretic force. This paper analyzes the performances of various models for closed loop control of dielectrophoretic systems in comparison with experiments. This article compares…
This letter compares the controlled manipulation of micrometer size particles using thermocapillary convective flows generated by laser points or patterns. Such flows are generated when a surface tension stress is generated at the fluid/gas interface due to a thermal gradient. Laser heating allows t
Dexterous micro-manipulation is a promising way to perform complex manipulation in micro-scale. Current dexterous micro-handling solutions are often limited to small amplitude rotations (around 90°) and to simple shaped objects (such as squares). Our approach consists in developing in-hand micro-man