The human hand is able to achieve an unparalleled diversity of manipulation actions. One
contributor to this capability is the structure of the human finger pad, where soft internal …

Silicon nanowires (SiNWs) were produced by nanosphere lithography and metal assisted
chemical etching. The combination of these methods allows the morphology and …

The design of gras** and manipulation systems is one of the most investigated topics in
recent robotic and automation engineering. It is a process that has to take into account many …

This paper presents a piconewton force-controlled magnetic microgripper (MMG) for
microscale manipulation and characterization. The MMG consists of a cantilevered wrist …

To assemble microobjects including biological cells quickly and precisely, a fully automated
pick-and-place operation is applied. In micromanipulation in liquid, the challenges include …

Abstract Purpose of Review Latest requirements of the global market force manufacturing
systems to a change for a new production paradigm (Industry 4.0). Cyber-Physical Systems …

We present a simple fabrication process for aligned ZnO nanotubes (NTs). These NTs have
been synthesized by a sol–gel template process within the nanopores of a polycarbonate …

Optoelectronic tweezers (OETs) represent a flexible, high-throughput method for
manipulating micro/nano particles or cells. This technique involves not only light-actuated …

Ultracompact and soft pairwise grippers, capable of swift large-amplitude multi-dimensional
maneuvering, are widely needed for high-precision manipulation, assembly and treatment of …

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