Lamina emergent mechanisms (LEMs) are fabricated from planar materials (lamina) and
have motion that emerges out of the fabrication plane. LEMs provide an opportunity to create …

This paper describes the algorithm development and experimental results of a vision-guided
multiprobe microassembly system. The key focus is to develop the capabilities required for …

This paper describes the design and development of a 6 degree of freedom robotic
manipulator used in the assembly of three-dimensional MEMS (micro electromechanical …

Developable mechanisms conform to and emerge from developable, or specially curved,
surfaces. The cylindrical developable mechanism can have applications in many industries …

This thesis presents the design, fabrication and testing of a fully-integrated planar
electrospray thruster array, which could lead to more efficient and precise thrusters for space …

Cylindrical developable mechanisms are devices that conform to and emerge from a
cylindrical surface. These mechanisms can be formed or cut from the cylinder wall itself. This …

The high work density and beneficial downscaling of shape memory alloy (SMA) actuation
performance provide a basis for the development of actuators and systems at microscales …

A reusable, elastomer-based energy storage/quick release system for MEMS has been
designed, built and tested. Microrubber bands have been fabricated from silicone using two …

This paper reports the design and experimental validation of an in-plane assembly method
for centimeter-scale bulk-microfabricated components. The method uses mesoscaled deep …

An autonomous jumping microrobot has been designed, and its mechanical components
have been fabricated and tested. Millimeter-scale autonomous mobile microrobots have …