Miniature origami robot for various biological micromanipulations.

ABSTRACT: Robotic micromanipulation is widely applied in biological research and medical procedures, providing a level of operational precision and stability beyond human capability. Compared with traditional micromanipulators that require assembly from many parts, origami manipulators offer advantages such as small size, lightweight, cost-effectiveness, and scalability. However, there are still requirements in biological application to address regarding stiffness, precision, and dexterity. Achieving a compact and functional parallel mechanism through origami structures remains a challenging problem. Here, we present the Micro-X4, a 4-Degree-of-Freedom (4-DoF) origami micromanipulator, which offers a workspace of 756 mm³, with a precision of 346 nm and a stiffness of 2738 N/m. We conduct

SUBMITTER: Feng B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11914047 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature