3P1-A07 End-effector for Two-fingered Microhand to Support Cell Manipulation(Bio Assembler for 3D Cellular System Innovation (2))

Abstract

In the field of life science, techniques for micromanipulation in the micro area are indispensable. Operation with high accuracy and high efficiency is a significant burden on the operator. To solve this problem, a two-fingered microhand has been developed. The microhand operates two glass needles as end-effector like chopsticks, and manipulates cells with them. But the shape of glass needle is not the best for manipulating cells. In this paper, improved end-effector which replaces the glass needle is described. New design of end-effector is proposed and fabricated by semiconductor processes. Then we perform microbeads transporting experiment and indicate the usefulness of the end-effector.