A scanning electron microscope (SEM) provides real-time imaging with nanometer
resolution and a large scanning area, which enables the development and integration of …

This article provides an overview of the operational strategies adopted in microgrippers
design. The review covers microgrippers recently proposed in Literature, some of which …

Flexible and stretchable microdevices incorporate highly deformable structures, facilitating
precise functionality at the micro-and millimetre scale. The flexible microdevices have …

In this paper, a MEMS electrothermal microgripper is introduced, analyzed and tested. The
microgripper has been fabricated using the PolyMUMPs surface micromachining process …

Non-classical locomotion systems have the perspective for a wide application in the vast
fields of bio-medical and maintenance technology. Capsule bots are small, simple, and …

Purpose The Fourth Industrial Revolution is a prominent area of interest in the field of
manufacturing that is bringing about revolutionary changes. In this study, the authors sought …

Miniaturization is the central theme in modern fabrication technology. Many of the
components used in modern products are becoming smaller and smaller. Here it is reported …

Fabry-Pérot interferometer sensors have been widely used in Micro-Electro-Mechanical-
Systems (MEMS) due to high displacement accuracy and immunity to electromagnetic …

Motion planning plays a pivotal role in enabling autonomous robots to navigate and interact
with complex environments. This paper presents a comprehensive review of motion …

Current-induced electromechanical actuation enabled by the metal–insulator transition in
VO2 nanoplatelets is demonstrated. The Joule heating by a sufficient current flowing through …