A Shapeshifting Ferrofluidic Robot
2020; Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.; Volume: 8; Issue: 6 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1089/soro.2019.0184
ISSN2169-5180
AutoresReza Ahmed, Mahdi Ilami, Joseph Bant, Borhan Beigzadeh, Hamidreza Marvi,
Tópico(s)Characterization and Applications of Magnetic Nanoparticles
ResumoTo create a miniature shapeshifting robot capable of controlled movement, subdivision, regeneration, passage through small channels, engulfment of particles, object manipulation, and flow manipulation, a droplet of magnetically responsive ferrofluid is used. The ferrofluidic robot can achieve the aforementioned functions when both its position and shape are controlled using a custom electromagnetic field generation system. It is demonstrated that the proposed robot can perform these functions with submillimeter and subdegree error. A robot having these capabilities can remotely perform medical and microassembly tasks requiring fine dexterity that are currently difficult or impossible.
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