Controlling multiple microrobots: recent progress and future challenges
Robots the size of several microns have numerous application in medicine, biology, and manufacturing. However, simultaneous control of multiple robots at this scale is difficult since the robot itself is too small to carry power, sensors, communication, and control on-board. In this paper, we have s...
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Published in | Journal of micro-bio robotics Vol. 10; no. 1-4; pp. 1 - 11 |
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Main Authors | , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
Published |
Berlin/Heidelberg
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
01.10.2015
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Online Access | Get full text |
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Summary: | Robots the size of several microns have numerous application in medicine, biology, and manufacturing. However, simultaneous control of multiple robots at this scale is difficult since the robot itself is too small to carry power, sensors, communication, and control on-board. In this paper, we have summarized different approaches, ranging from specialized robot design and fabrication to specialized ways of actuating robots, with the aim of independent control of a team/swarm of microrobots. We have also discussed the challenges for each approach. In the light of the challenges, we have proposed some directions where the future researchers can focus in order to solve the problem of independent control of a team of microrobots. |
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ISSN: | 2194-6418 2194-6426 |
DOI: | 10.1007/s12213-015-0083-6 |