Reconfigurable structures that can repeatedly change their ...

Controlled manipulation of fibers that are as thin as or even thinner than human hair is a real challenge. Despite ...

New research finds 3D printed artificial microcilia exhibit the speed, coordination, and motion of their biological counterparts - using just 1.5 volts and responding in milliseconds. Study: ...

The optofluidic approach to 3D microfabrication achieves high assembly rates and broad material use, paving the way for advanced microdevice applications.

Abstract: Novel unobstructing magnetic microactuators have been designed, fabricated, and tested for use as devices to prevent flow obstruction in implantable catheters. The initial target application ...

The development of 3D-printed hydrogel cilia marks a significant leap in soft microrobotics, enabling fast, programmable ...

Abstract: In this paper, we investigate the effect of voltage and current amplifiers for PZT microactuators on the control performance of dual-stage servo systems in hard disk drives (HDDs), where the ...