Micro-manipulator
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[DEFINITION]
A mechanism to manipulate microscopic objects such as genes, cells,
microcomponents, and microtools.
[DESCRIPTION]
Micro-manipulators can be driven by mechanical, pneumatic,
hydraulic (oil or water), electromagnetic, or piezoelectric actuator as well as by electric motors.
Micro-manipulators for cell manipulation generally combine two separate drives: one for fine
movement and one for coarse movement. Most micro-manipulators are manually controlled by visual
information received through microscopes or cameras to adjust their micro-position. Future
development of micro-manipulators with force control mechanisms is expected for assembling
microscopic objects using micro-force and for realizing micro-teleoperation systems.
[References]
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[Related Terms]
Micro-manipulation