Microid, A Device for Autonomous Microscale Robotics
- Summary
- Researchers at Purdue University have developed the Microid, a solid-state device with insect-like dexterity for use in autonomous and robust microscale robotics. Microids employ piezoelectric mechanisms in order to walk, run, and jump in various directions; continue to walk once flipped on their backs; traverse harsh terrain; pick up, carry, and place relatively large loads; withstand large impacts or accelerations; and recharge using energy scavenging. The solid-state nature of Microids means there are no parts to wear out, leading to an extremely long operational life.
- Technology Benefits
- Increased dexterity and mobilityIncreased longevity
- Technology Application
- MicrotechnologiesNanotechnologiesRobotics
- Detailed Technology Description
- Jason ClarkPurdue Electrical and Computer EngineeringSugarcube Systems, Inc.
- Countries
- United States
- Application No.
- None
- *Abstract
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- *Background
- The field of microbotics has applications in surveillance, search and rescue, pest control, micro assembly, environmental monitoring, etc. Recent developments in these technologies have improved microbot mobility somewhat, but are quick to wear out and unable to cope with difficult terrain.
- *IP Issue Date
- None
- *IP Type
- Utility
- *Stage of Development
- Process Validation in Lab
- *Web Links
- Purdue Office of Technology CommercializationPurdueInnovation and EntrepreneurshipJason ClarkPurdue Electrical and Computer EngineeringSugarcube Systems, Inc.
- Country/Region
- USA
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