Microrobotics

This site presents the design and operation of a micro-scale robotic system development which is used to both manipulate and measure micrometer size components for the purpose of positioning and assembly. Components are gripped using a 3 fingered ‘hand’ with pick-and-place being provided by a three axis moving ‘factory floor’. Finger displacement sensors and fingertip force sensing provides grip and dimensional feedback while cameras and a multi-function ‘joystick’ enable an operator to remotely control the assembly process. Examples of stacked spheres on a razor blade edge and an assembled proximity probe are presented to demonstrate the system capability.