Abstract
A micro-manipulation system for cell analysis is proposed. It consists of a two-fingered micro hand, an optical microscope, some measurement devices, user interfaces and a computer. The micro hand allows dexterous manipulation of a single cell: grab, positioning, rotation and releasing. The system has functions of auto-focusing, position detection, auto-tracking and auto-calibration. A new graphical user interface for overall control of the system is developed. A user can operate the micro hand using a haptic device and the GUI. This system enables detailed observation and analysis of cells.
