Development of the novel types of biomimetic microrobots driven by external magnetic field

Qinxue Pan*, Shuxiang Guo

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Abstract

This paper reports several prototypes of the magnetically controlled microrobots working in narrow area such as blood vessels for application in microsurgery. The magnetic moving mechanism without the wire for supplying the energy is driven by the alternating magnetic field. In this paper, the experiments of the magnetic mechanisms are carried out in a transparent Polyvinylchloride pipe filled with water. And also, the microrobots can move inside of horizontal, vertical and curvature pipe. The motion mechanism and locomotive characteristic of the microrobot have been evaluated. Experimental results indicate that the directional control can be realized with adjusting frequency of the input current. Based on the results, the microrobots have a rapid response, and they can clear out dirt which is adhering to the inner wall of pipe. These microrobots will play an important role in both industrial and medical applications such as microsurgery.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2007 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics, ROBIO
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages256-261
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9781424417582
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007
Externally publishedYes
Event2007 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics, ROBIO - Yalong Bay, Sanya, China
Duration: 15 Dec 200718 Dec 2007

Publication series

Name2007 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics, ROBIO

Conference

Conference2007 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics, ROBIO
Country/TerritoryChina
CityYalong Bay, Sanya
Period15/12/0718/12/07

Keywords

  • Biomedical application
  • Biomimetic locomotion
  • External magnetic field
  • Micromechanism
  • Microrobot in pipe
  • Wireless operation

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