4 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
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
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
This paper deals with the open-loop characterization of a micromanipulation system actuated by thermocapillary convective flows. Micrometric size objects placed at the air/liquid interface are actuated by heating the surface of the liquid using a laser. The heat generates a surface tension gradient…