Coordinated manipulation of micro-scale objects is critical for advancing several emerging
applications such as microassembly and manipulation of biological cells. Most of the …

Repeatable manipulation and assembly of micro-scale components is a critical capability for
future developments in opto-electronics, hybrid microelectromechanical systems, and the …

In this paper, three-dimensional (3D) automated micromanipulation at the scale of several
micrometers using a nanotip gripper with multi-feedback is presented. The gripper is …

Manipulating micro objects has become an important task in several applications. Actuation
is a crucial aspect of micromanipulation because there are physical restrictions which affect …

This paper presents the design and development of a novel tool, called the micro-clasp
gripper, for accomplishing firm and stable gripping and manipulation of complex-shaped …

Micromachines (or microrobots) refer to miniature devices (typical size in micrometer and
millimeter scales) which are powered to produce motions or forces for performing an …

This letter reports a compact, versatile, and user-friendly micromanipulator that uses an
elastically deformable silicon microtweezer to grab microentities, and a micrometer head for …

Micromanipulation plays a key role in the development of complex and assembled
microsystems. However, current micromanipulation solutions are often limited to small …

As mechanical end-effectors, microgrippers enable the pick–transport–place of micrometer-
sized objects, such as manipulation and positioning of biological cells in an aqueous …

In this paper, we present a high-speed pick-and-place method for cell-assembly
applications. In addition to the range of motion and accuracy, the agility of a manipulation …