Three-Dimensional Manipulation of Micromodules Using Twin Optothermally Actuated Bubble Robots

A 3D manipulation technique based on two optothermally generated and actuated surface-bubble robots is proposed. A single laser beam can be divided into two parallel beams and used for the generation and motion control of twin bubbles. The movement and spacing control of the lasers and bubbles can b...

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Published in:Micromachines (Basel) 2024-01, Vol.15 (2), p.230
Main Authors: Dai, Liguo, Liu, Lichao, Zhou, Yuting, Yan, Aofei, Zhao, Mengran, Jin, Shaobo, Ye, Guoyong, Wang, Caidong
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
beam splitting
bubble
Bubbles
Glass substrates
Laser beams
Lasers
Light
micro-manipulation
Micromodules
Mirrors
Motion control
Movement
optothermal effect
Robots
Software
Tissue engineering
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Summary:A 3D manipulation technique based on two optothermally generated and actuated surface-bubble robots is proposed. A single laser beam can be divided into two parallel beams and used for the generation and motion control of twin bubbles. The movement and spacing control of the lasers and bubbles can be varied directly and rapidly. Both 2D and 3D operations of micromodules were carried out successfully using twin bubble robots. The cooperative manipulation of twin bubble robots is superior to that of a single robot in terms of stability, speed, and efficiency. The operational technique proposed in this study is expected to play an important role in tissue engineering, drug screening, and other fields.
ISSN:2072-666X
2072-666X
DOI:10.3390/mi15020230