Abstract
Bio Assembler integrates the state-of-the-art micro robotics and tissue engineering to create 3D tissues in vitro. In Bio Assembler we have different key technologies in different complex structure for creating 3D cellular systems. In this chapter, we have reviewed our recent progress to construct 3D cellular systems. Especially, introduce three key technologies of micro robotics for 3D cellular construction, (1) Cell manipulation by microhand, (2) Construction of 3D lattice by hydrogel fiber and (3) Changeable Cell Culture mold for Advanced Cell Sheet. These proposed new technologies contribute to realize “Bio Assembler”.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Hyper Bio Assembler for 3D Cellular Systems |
Publisher | Springer Japan |
Pages | 93-128 |
Number of pages | 36 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9784431552970 |
ISBN (Print) | 9784431552963 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Alginate gel fiber
- Cell culture device
- Microactuator array
- Micromanipulation
- Multi-scalability
- Parallel link mechanism