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A 3D-printed 1 mg legged microrobot running at 15 body lengths per second

  • SUNY Buffalo
  • University of Maryland, College Park

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

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Abstract

This work presents an experimental platform for studying the locomotion of small-scale (<100 mg) legged microrobots. Robot chassis were fabricated with microscale 3D printing and embedded permanent magnets provide actuation. The design integrates a full rotational friction bearing in the hip joint, capable of actuation up to 150 Hz with no visible signs of wear after rotating at 100 Hz for over 1,000,000 cycles. The robot presented in this work weighs 1 mg and is observed running at speeds up to 37.3 mm/s (14.9 body lengths per second) providing initial insights on the dynamics of legged locomotion at ant-scales.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2018 Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems Workshop, Hilton Head 2018
EditorsTina Lamers, Mina Rais-Zadeh
PublisherTransducer Research Foundation
Pages59-62
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781940470030
DOIs
StatePublished - 2018
Event2018 Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems Workshop, Hilton Head 2018 - Hilton Head, United States
Duration: Jun 3 2018 → Jun 7 2018

Publication series

Name2018 Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems Workshop, Hilton Head 2018

Conference

Conference2018 Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems Workshop, Hilton Head 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHilton Head
Period06/3/18 → 06/7/18

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