Design and Fabrication of a Mobile Self-Reconfigurable Microrobot with Wall-Climbing Ability

Abstract:

The paper presents an original mobile self-reconfigurable microrobot with wall-climbing ability, which is fabricated by combination of non-silicon surface microfabrication techniques and precision machining techniques. The omni-directional mobile mechanism with magnetic wheels and the novel universal microconnector with automatic connecting/disconnecting mechanism are designed, which are both actuated by MEMS-based electromagnetic micromotors. The mechanical prototype of the microrobot is developed, and its fabrication method is introduced.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 713-715)
• Pages: 881-884
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.713-715.881
• Online since: January 2015
• Authors: Da Wei Zhang*, Xin Can Zhao, Ji Cai Deng, Zhen Bo Li, Jia Pin Chen
• Keywords: Electromagnetic Micromotor, MEMS, Mobile Self-Reconfigurable Microrobot, Wall-Climbing

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