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Design and Testing of a Hollow Continuum Magnetic Millirobot with Multimodal Motion
Yuanhe Chen; Zichen Xu; Qingsong Xu
2022-10-01
Source PublicationActuators
ISSN2076-0825
Volume11Issue:10Pages:269
Abstract

Magnetic continuum millirobots have presented outstanding potential in ultrahigh-precision engineering including minimally invasive surgery, due to their flexible mechanical structures and dexterous manipulation. Traditional continuum millirobots exhibit limited cargo-loading capacity, which restricts their application. Herein, we propose a novel design scheme of a magnetically actuated untethered hollow continuum millirobot. The millirobot is composed of silicone as the mainframe structure and two tiny magnets for actuation. To improve the loading capacity, partial silicone is removed to create a flexible cavity, which enables cargo delivery and potential in vivo sampling functions under wireless magnetic actuation. Theoretical analysis and experimental testing are conducted to reveal the effectiveness of the proposed design. The soft structure brings a new strategy to achieve multimodal motion including rolling, tumbling, and swinging. Moreover, the magnet part can generate a powerful magnetic force output for dexterous manipulation. These functionalities lay a foundation for playing a greater role in next-generation biomedical applications.

KeywordContinuum Millirobot Magnetic Actuation Mechanism Design Microrobotics Untethered Soft Robot
DOI10.3390/act11100269
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Indexed BySCIE
Language英語English
WOS Research AreaEngineering ; Instruments & Instrumentation
WOS SubjectEngineering, Mechanical ; Instruments & Instrumentation
WOS IDWOS:000872107500001
Scopus ID2-s2.0-85140412701
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Document TypeJournal article
CollectionDEPARTMENT OF ELECTROMECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Corresponding AuthorQingsong Xu
AffiliationDepartment of Electromechanical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Macau, Taipa, Avenida da Universidade, 999078, Macao
First Author AffilicationFaculty of Science and Technology
Corresponding Author AffilicationFaculty of Science and Technology
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Yuanhe Chen,Zichen Xu,Qingsong Xu. Design and Testing of a Hollow Continuum Magnetic Millirobot with Multimodal Motion[J]. Actuators, 2022, 11(10), 269.
APA Yuanhe Chen., Zichen Xu., & Qingsong Xu (2022). Design and Testing of a Hollow Continuum Magnetic Millirobot with Multimodal Motion. Actuators, 11(10), 269.
MLA Yuanhe Chen,et al."Design and Testing of a Hollow Continuum Magnetic Millirobot with Multimodal Motion".Actuators 11.10(2022):269.
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