Multiple distributed micromachine system

• Autorzy: Namura, K.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Using micromachine technology, we have developed the second prototype of a mul-nple distributed micromachine system. The developed micromachine is the world's smallest machine (width: 9 mm, length: 5 mm, height: 6.5 mm, weight: 0.52 g) that can travel in both the horizontal and vertical directions. This paper gives an overview of the prototype and its travel and connection/disconnection performance. The following conclusions were obtained: (1) The developed micromachine is able to travel freely on a horizontal plane. (2) Ten connected micromachines can move vertically around a small tube. (3) Automatic connection and disconnection are realized by newly developed microconnectors.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

micromachine technology; micromachine

• Czasopismo: Materiały Elektroniczne
• Rocznik: 2001
• Tom: T. 29, nr 1-2
• Strony: 33-41
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 3 poz., rys., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Namura, K.

• Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Manager, Mechanical Systems Department Advanced Technology R&D Center