ABSTRACT

From conception to realization, Microrobotics: Methods and Applications covers all aspects of miniaturized systems that physically interact and manipulate objects at the microscale. It provides a solid understanding of this multidisciplinary field, which combines areas of materials science, mechanical engineering, and applied physics. Requiring no

chapter 1|12 pages

Introduction

part |2 pages

Part I: Prerequisites

chapter 2|28 pages

Fundamental Concepts of Linear Elasticity

chapter 3|68 pages

Fundamental Concepts of Kinematics

part |2 pages

Part II: Core Technology

chapter 4|46 pages

Applied Physics for Microrobotics

chapter 5|66 pages

Flexures

chapter 6|66 pages

Actuators

chapter 7|36 pages

Sensors

part |2 pages

Part III: Implementation, Applications, and Future Prospects