Minimally invasive robotic interventions have highlighted the need to develop efficient
techniques to measure forces applied to the soft tissues. Since the last decade, many …

Single-cell manipulation is considered a key technology in biomedical research. However,
the lack of intuitive and effective systems makes this technology less accessible. We …

Optical robots are microscale structures actuated using laser trapping techniques. However,
the lack of robust and real-time three-dimensional (3-D) actuation techniques reduces most …

Sperm analysis is routinely used for diagnostic and clinical purposes in the Assisted
Reproductive Technology (ART). This paper presents a method for sperm detection and …

Mechanobiology is an emerging multidisciplinary field that involves the study of the
mechanisms by which biological organisms sense and respond to mechanical stimuli. In …

In recent years, the field of mechanobiology has seen significant advancements through the
application of microfluidics and optical trapping techniques. Microfluidics enables precise …

Single cell manipulation is considered a key technique for biological application. However,
the lack of intuitive and effective systems make this techniques less widespread. We …

Micromanipulation is challenging due to the specific physical effects governing the
microworld. Interactive approaches using only visual feedback are limited to the 2D image of …

T cell adhesion kinetics are a powerful indicator of target cell recognition during the cell-cell
exploration process and formation of the immunological synapse facilitating cell …

This letter compares the controlled manipulation of micrometer size particles using
thermocapillary convective flows generated by laser points or patterns. Such flows are …