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  • 1School of Automation Science and Electrical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China.

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Magnetorheological liquid metal (MLM) robots offer enhanced plasticity and conductivity, overcoming limitations of traditional droplet robots. These advanced robots can manipulate heavy objects and repair circuits, expanding their application potential.

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liquid metalliquid wiremagnetic controlmagnetorheological fluidmillirobotphase transformation

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Area of Science:

  • Robotics
  • Materials Science
  • Microfluidics

Background:

  • Droplet robots exhibit large-scale deformability and mobility but struggle with object manipulation and conductivity.
  • Existing droplet robots have limitations in maintaining rigid shapes and performing tasks like circuit repair.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel millirobot based on magnetorheological liquid metal (MLM) to overcome the limitations of conventional droplet robots.
  • To enhance the functionality of droplet robots for object manipulation and electrical tasks.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of MLM robots by incorporating iron particles into a gallium-indium alloy.
  • Characterization of MLM robot properties using microscopic observation and rheological testing.
  • Demonstration of MLM robot capabilities in navigation, object manipulation, and circuit repair.

Main Results:

  • MLM robots exhibit plasticity, large-scale deformability, good conductivity, and motion flexibility.
  • MLM robots successfully performed tasks such as splitting, merging, navigating narrow channels, pushing and pulling large objects.
  • Selective and reversible repair of damaged and suspended circuits was achieved by MLM robots.

Conclusions:

  • MLM robots offer a versatile platform with improved capabilities compared to existing droplet robots.
  • The unique properties of MLM robots enable advanced applications in micro-robotics and materials science.
  • MLM robots hold promise for diverse future functionalities in confined and complex environments.