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An electromagnetic anglerfish-shaped millirobot with wireless power generation.
Jingyi Wang1, Niandong Jiao2, Xiaodong Wang1
1State Key Laboratory of Robotics, Shenyang Institute of Automation, Institutes for Robotics and Intelligent Manufacturing, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, China.
Biomedical Microdevices
|February 12, 2019
Summary
Inspired by anglerfish, scientists developed a wireless-powered millirobot that uses light to attract algae. This biomimetic robot demonstrates promising applications for micro-robotics and targeted cell treatments.
Area of Science:
- Biomimetic Engineering
- Robotics
- Optogenetics
Background:
- Deep-sea anglerfish utilize bioluminescence for predation.
- Miniaturized robots require efficient wireless power solutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design an anglerfish-inspired millirobot capable of wireless power reception and light emission.
- To explore the potential of wireless power transfer for micro-robotics applications.
Main Methods:
- Developed an electromagnetic, anglerfish-shaped millirobot.
- Integrated wireless power reception (up to 658 mW) and LED illumination.
- Analyzed wireless power generation and robot locomotion control.
Main Results:
- The millirobot successfully received wireless power and emitted light.
- Demonstrated the feasibility of attracting algae cells using the robot's light.
- Systematic analysis of power transfer and control mechanisms.
Conclusions:
- Wireless power transfer is a viable method for energizing milli and micro-robots.
- The anglerfish-inspired robot shows potential for applications in micro-robotics, targeted illumination, and minimally invasive treatments.
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