Abstract
We propose a novel design for self-assembly with milli-scaled components and investigate a relation between the yield rate and environmental parameters such as the external force using different binding faces. In the first experiment, we demonstrate a production of a distributed micro-motor array by a self-assembly. By giving a vibration to the substrate, columnar iron parts with 1 mm length and 0.5 mm diameter are trapped in the holes that are stable sites in terms of gravitational potentials at the yield rate of more than 80 %. We then achieved to drive the micro-motor array selectively. In the second experiment, we demonstrate a self-assembly of 3D structures with two kinds of parts. We use a surface tension as a binding force, and control the orientation and the selectivity of binding by a triangular copper binding face and a complementary shape of component. Our experiments show the promising results for applications of the proposed-self-assembly systems in micro-machine production.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | MHS 2003 - Proceedings of 2003 International Symposium on Micromechatronics and Human Science |
| Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. |
| Pages | 189-195 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| ISBN (Print) | 0780381653, 9780780381650 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2003 |
| Event | International Symposium on Micromechatronics and Human Science, MHS 2003 - Nagoya, Japan Duration: 2003 Oct 19 → 2003 Oct 22 |
Other
| Other | International Symposium on Micromechatronics and Human Science, MHS 2003 |
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| Country/Territory | Japan |
| City | Nagoya |
| Period | 03/10/19 → 03/10/22 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biotechnology
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering