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Investigating Mems Devices In Flow Conditions Relevant To Flow-Through Systems., Mohammad Shafquatul Islam
Investigating Mems Devices In Flow Conditions Relevant To Flow-Through Systems., Mohammad Shafquatul Islam
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Advancements in microscale actuating technologies has substantially expanded the possibilities of interacting with the surrounding environment. Microstructures that deflect in response to mechanical forces are one of the largest application areas of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). MEMS devices, functioning as sensors, actuators, and support structures, find applications in inertial sensors, pressure sensors, chemical sensors, and robotics, among others. Driven by the critical role of catalytic membrane reactors, this dissertation aims to evaluate enzyme activity on polymeric membranes and explore how fabrication methods from the field of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) can incorporate sensing and actuation into these porous surfaces. Toward …
Solarpede: An Untethered Micro Robot Powered By Light., Jordan Fredrick Klotz
Solarpede: An Untethered Micro Robot Powered By Light., Jordan Fredrick Klotz
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Micro-Robotics looks to implement robotics principles at a small scale and has gained popularity in recent decades as a gateway to new research areas such as micro-factory applications. The SolarPede is a second-generation, cm-scale micro-crawler designed for such micro factory applications which is equipped with a legged locomotion system and an electronic backpack. The SolarPede is an evolution of its predecessors and features power and signal conditioning capabilities, gait pattern generation, and Bluetooth connectivity. The components which make up SolarPede have been full validated and tested, and its systems have been realized in the form of a body made from …