Micromachines (Basel)
June 2024
Magnetic microgrippers, with their miniaturized size, flexible movement, untethered actuation, and programmable deformation, can perform tasks such as cell manipulation, targeted drug delivery, biopsy, and minimally invasive surgery in hard-to-reach regions. However, common external magnetic-field-driving devices suffer from low efficiency and utilization due to the significant size disparity with magnetic microgrippers. Here, we introduce a microgripper robot (MGR) driven by end electromagnetic and permanent magnet collaboration.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOctopus tentacles are equipped with numerous suckers, wherein the muscles contract and expel air, creating a pressure difference. Subsequently, when the muscular tension is released, objects can be securely adhered to. This mechanism has been widely employed in the development of adhesive systems.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMagnetic microrobots possess remarkable potential for targeted applications in the medical field, primarily due to their non-invasive, controllable properties. These unique qualities have garnered increased attention and fascination among researchers. However, these robotic systems do face challenges such as limited deformation capabilities and difficulties navigating confined spaces.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn this paper, we investigate the third-order nonlinearities and optical limiting effect of Tm: YAG crystal at a wavelength of 1064 nm. We experimentally measure different energy densities (6.4, 12.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWe study the nonlinear optical limiting effect of graphene dispersions in ethanol and acetone at a wavelength of 1064 nm. The nonlinear optical limiting effect of graphene dispersion under three different linear transmittances (about 70%, 80%, and 90%), two different thicknesses (1 and 3 cm), and two different solvents (ethanol and acetone) are measured. The influences of concentration, thickness, and solvent on the nonlinear optical limiting effect of the graphene dispersion are analyzed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn this paper, we investigate the optical limiting effect of C solution at a wavelength of 1064 nm. We experimentally measured the transmittance of C solution under three different concentrations (0.25, 0.
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