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Tweezers For Dextrous Manipulation Of A Micro-object

Technology Benefits

Enables the use of macro-scale dextrous manipulation techniques with simple mechanisms to reorient and position parts.Uses Coloumb friction to control part sticking and sliding.

Technology Application

Manipulation of submillimeter-sized objects

Detailed Technology Description

None

Supplementary Information

Patent Number: US6798120B1
Application Number: US20014235A
Inventor: Fearing, Ronald S. | Shimada, Eiji
Priority Date: 31 Oct 2001
Priority Number: US6798120B1
Application Date: 31 Oct 2001
Publication Date: 28 Sep 2004
IPC Current: H01L004109
US Class: 310331 | 310328
Assignee Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
Title: Apparatus and method for manipulation of an object
Usefulness: Apparatus and method for manipulation of an object
Summary: Used for manipulating an object e.g. manipulator tip, micro-sized object e.g. sub-millimeter sized part, and larger object e.g. sub-centimeter sized part.
Novelty: Object e.g. manipulator tip, manipulating apparatus, has actuated compliant beams mounted perpendicular to each other, and moved into contact with opposing surfaces of object to grip and manipulate object

Industry

Robot/Machinery

Application No.

6798120

Others

Tech ID/UC Case

16984/2001-005-0

Related Cases

2001-005-0

Country/Region

USA

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