Research Activities
Micro Manipulation and Characterization
We develop micro-devices and micro-robotic systems for automated manipulation and characterization of objects under optical microscopes. These objects are most often biomaterials.
Our research at the micro-scale:
- device design and microfabrication
- MEMS sensors and actuators
- BioMEMS
- microrobotic control
- computer vision optical microscopy
- robotic cell surgery / manipulation
- cell physics
- clinical instrumentation
Automation at Nano-Scale
We develop nanorobotic systems for manipulating and characterizing nanomaterials. These systems operate under scanning electron microscopes, often integrating MEMS end-tools we design and fabricate.
Our research at the nano-scale:
- mechanical and electrical design for nanorobotic system construction
- nanorobotic control
- computer vision electron microscopy
- robotic manipulation of nanomaterials (e.g., nanowires)
- robotic manipulation of sub-cellular structures / molecules
- precision instrumentation
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