Rail-guided robotic system for multi-configuration cooperative micromanipulation based on formation control

Haojun Hu, Huaping Wang*, Qing Shi, Han Tao, Qiang Huang, Toshio Fukuda

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Abstract

The microrobotic manipulation system with multi-manipulator offers more possibilities for dexterous operations under mesoscale. However, most of the microrobots specialize in single task for specific targets with limited size, type and related environment, which can-not meet the demand of multi-process tasks. In this paper, we present a novel multi-configuration cooperative microrobotic manipulation system where multi-manipulator are guided by a rail. With the help of the circular rail and hybrid actuation, it can realize the arbitrary change of end-effector posture without sweeping out of field of view and achieve multiscale cooperation with positioning resolution around 0.20μ m. Through combining with the leader-follower and artificial potential field strategies, the system can switch three different configurations: single-ended, double-ended and triple-ended, which adapt to different processes of one task and achieve the high integration of tasks. Experimental results indicated that compared with traditional single-manipulator or multi-manipulator microrobotic manipulation system, our system can not only achieve high-precision translation and self-rotation for pose change, but also grasp a wide size range of micro-targets between 70μm and 1000μm, and release high viscosity micro-targets effectively.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2021 IEEE International Conference on Real-Time Computing and Robotics, RCAR 2021
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages165-170
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781665436786
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Jul 2021
Event2021 IEEE International Conference on Real-Time Computing and Robotics, RCAR 2021 - Xining, China
Duration: 15 Jul 202119 Jul 2021

Publication series

Name2021 IEEE International Conference on Real-Time Computing and Robotics, RCAR 2021

Conference

Conference2021 IEEE International Conference on Real-Time Computing and Robotics, RCAR 2021
Country/TerritoryChina
CityXining
Period15/07/2119/07/21

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