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Haocheng Wang¹, Shimin Yu¹, Junjie Liao²

¹State Key Laboratory of Robotics and System, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China.

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Summary

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A novel robot platform uses a flapping-wing micro aircraft to deliver Janus microrobots for efficient pollutant adsorption. This system effectively removes oil and organic pollutants from water, offering a new solution for environmental purification.

Keywords:

Janus microrobot flapping-wing micro air vehicle magnetic propulsion oil adsorption pollutant purification

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Area of Science:

Robotics
Environmental Science
Materials Science

Background:

Pollution control in aquatic environments remains a significant challenge.
Existing methods for pollutant removal often lack efficiency and scalability.
Development of autonomous systems for environmental remediation is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and demonstrate a highly efficient robot platform for pollutant adsorption.
To integrate a flapping-wing micro aircraft (FWMA) with multifunctional Janus microrobots.
To assess the capabilities of this system in oil absorption and organic pollutant degradation.

Main Methods:

Design and fabrication of a FWMA capable of long-distance transportation and targeted microrobot delivery.
Synthesis of Janus microrobots with silica, nickel, and hydrophobic layers for pollutant interaction.
Utilizing a uniform rotating magnetic field for microrobot propulsion, navigation, and control.
Evaluating the microrobots' performance in oil droplet carrying and Rhodamine B removal.

Main Results:

The FWMA demonstrated significant hovering distance (11.3 km) and forward flight speed (31.6 km/h).
Janus microrobots achieved propulsion speeds up to 9.6 body lengths per second with remote navigation capabilities.
Continuous oil droplet transport and efficient removal of Rhodamine B were successfully accomplished.
The system showed high efficiency in pollutant purification in aqueous environments.

Conclusions:

The proposed robot platform, combining FWMA and Janus microrobots, offers a promising solution for environmental pollutant purification.
The autonomous and controllable nature of the microrobots enhances their effectiveness in targeted remediation.
This technology has the potential to significantly advance methods for cleaning contaminated water bodies.