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A 25 MG magnetically actuated microrobot walking at > 5 body lengths/sec

  • University of Maryland, College Park

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Abstract

This paper presents the first demonstration of an untethered legged microrobot walking at speeds greater than 5 body lengths/second. This work integrates contributions in multi-material robot leg design and microfabrication as well as high power actuation using an external magnetic field. The resulting 25 mg, 4 mm × 4 mm × 5 mm hexapedal robot has been measured walking at speeds in excess of 20 mm/sec, reaching a top speed of 25.5 mm/sec (6.4 body lengths/sec) with a calculated mechanical power to drive the legs of 0.51 mW.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 IEEE 30th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2017
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages179-182
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781509050789
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 23 2017
Event30th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2017 - Las Vegas, United States
Duration: Jan 22 2017Jan 26 2017

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
ISSN (Print)1084-6999

Conference

Conference30th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLas Vegas
Period01/22/1701/26/17

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