Abstract
This paper describes the application of the biomimetic
design process to the development of automated gripping
devices for microparts.
Handling and assembly of micromechanical parts is
complicated by size effects that occur when part dimensions are scaled down. A common complication involves sticking
between the gripping device and the micropart, which hinders
the automation of picking and releasing operations. This paper presents the identification and use of biological analogies to solve the problem of sticking during microassembly. Selected release techniques based on DNA transcription and the abscission process in plants inspired concepts of new automated handling devices for microobjects.
The design, development and testing of a gripping device
based on biological principles for the automated handling and assembly of a microscrew is presented.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | ASME 2006 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, September 10-13, 2006, Philadelphia, PA, USA |
| Volume | CD room proceedings |
| Place of Publication | Philadelphia, USA |
| Publisher | American Society of Mechanical Engineers |
| Publication date | 2006 |
| Pages | 1-9 |
| Publication status | Published - 2006 |
| Event | International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference : September 10-13, 2006, Philadelphia, PA, USA - Philadelphia, PA, USA Duration: 1 Jan 2006 → … |
Conference
| Conference | International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference : September 10-13, 2006, Philadelphia, PA, USA |
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| City | Philadelphia, PA, USA |
| Period | 01/01/2006 → … |