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¹FEMTO-ST institute, Université Marie et Louis Pasteur, CNRS, BESANCON, 25000, France.

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Summary

This study introduces a novel 3D-printed soft pneumatic microgripper for precise manipulation of microscale components. The advanced design overcomes challenges in micro-object handling, enabling versatile pick-and-place operations.

Keywords:

2PP 3D printing adhesion micromanipulation soft robot

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Robotics and Automation
Materials Science
Microfluidics

Background:

Microscale component manipulation is hindered by strong surface forces and current method limitations.
Complex shapes like semiconductors and optical lenses present significant handling challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a 3D-printed soft pneumatic microgripper for precise manipulation of microscale components.
To address challenges posed by surface forces and limitations of existing micro-manipulation techniques.

Main Methods:

Fabrication of a soft pneumatic microgripper using IP-PDMS two-photon polymerization 3D printing.
Incorporation of a concave design with snap and continuous operational modes.
Integration of an adhesion-reducing mask to minimize surface interactions.

Main Results:

Achieved a minimum operation diameter of 40 μm.
Demonstrated a substrate-free release force as low as 11.1 nN with an adhesion switching ratio of 373.
Enabled universal pick-and-place and mid-air transition of ultralight components (≈1.14 μg).

Conclusions:

The developed microgripper offers a scalable solution for complex micro-manipulation tasks.
The device exhibits high durability with over 30,000 actuation cycles without performance degradation.
A multi-gripper system can execute intricate manipulation tasks in confined spaces.