Alternating pressure-drven
microactuator using
flexible ER micrvalves
Two-DOF microfinger using
alternating pressure source
MEMS pump using
AC electroosmosis

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For advance microrobots that perform power-needed tasks in narrow spaces, we have been developing advanced MEMS/micro systems. A fluid power drive has a potential to realize an advanced powerful component for the microrobots. In addition, functional or smart fluids such as ERF (electro-rheological fluid), MRF (magneto-rheological fluid), magnetic fluid, ECF (electro-conjugate fluid), etc. are advanced materials that can realize simple and miniaturizable control components. We have been developing microactuators, microvalves, micropumps, and microrobots by using advanced and MEMS technologies.

What's new !

  • January 13, 2024 : Top page was renewed.
  • January 2, 2024 : Contents were renewed.
  • April 1, 2023 : Dr. Joon-wan Kim was promoted to a professor.
  • May 5, 2020 : Research page was revised.
  • May 1, 2020 : Papers page was revised.
  • April 27, 2020 : Papers page was revised.
  • April 27, 2020 : Reseach page was revised.
  • April 27, 2020 : Top page was revised.
  • April 6, 2020 : Dr. Thapanun SUDHAWIYANGKUL became a research staff.

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