Soft Magnetic Microrobots Assembled by Mechanical Microtweezers

  • Longzhe Huang
  • , Yihang Zhu
  • , Yue Zhao
  • , Xiyue Liang
  • , Zhuo Chen
  • , Tatsuo Arai
  • , Xiaoming Liu*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This paper presents an micro-assembly system based on microtweezers for fabricating soft magnetic microrobots. The system achieves precise three-dimensional positioning through a three-degree-of-freedom manipulator. The end-effector design incorporates micro-tweezers and a tweezer box. A dedicated transmission mechanism mechanically couples the stepper motor to the microtweezers, enabling reliable manipulations of grasping and releasing. The tweezer box accommodates microtweezers of varying dimensions while ensuring operational stability during assembly processes. To demonstrate the capability of assembly, magnetic particles approximately 800 μ m in diameter were successfully manipulated to assemble quadrupedal soft magnetic microrobots. Experimental results confirm that the system can fabricate magnetic microrobots with superior locomotion performance. This assembly approach offers potential applications in precision manufacturing and biomedical manipulation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2025 IEEE International Conference on Cyborg and Bionic Systems, CBS 2025
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages223-277
Number of pages55
ISBN (Electronic)9798331597429
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2025
Externally publishedYes
Event2025 IEEE International Conference on Cyborg and Bionic Systems, CBS 2025 - Beijing, China
Duration: 17 Oct 202519 Oct 2025

Publication series

Name2025 IEEE International Conference on Cyborg and Bionic Systems, CBS 2025

Conference

Conference2025 IEEE International Conference on Cyborg and Bionic Systems, CBS 2025
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period17/10/2519/10/25

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