Microrobotics for Medical Applications
CMOS-compatible actuation mechanisms for medical microrobots
Guide: Prof. Ashwin Seshia
Duration: Jan - Apr 2025
- Reviewed microrobotic actuation mechanisms including piezoelectric, magnetic, and electrochemical actuators
- Analyzed Pt/TiO₂ stacks achieving 500nm curvature radius through electrochemical oxidation at 1V operation
- Examined CMOS-compatible fabrication including lithography, PDMS stamping, and substrate release etching