151-0604-00L  Microrobotics

SemesterAutumn Semester 2017
LecturersB. Nelson
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
151-0604-00 GMicrorobotics3 hrs
Mon16:15-18:00ETF E 1 »
Thu11:15-12:00HG F 3 »
B. Nelson

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AbstractMicrorobotics is an interdisciplinary field that combines aspects of robotics, micro and nanotechnology, biomedical engineering, and materials science. The aim of this course is to expose students to the fundamentals of this emerging field. Throughout the course students are expected to submit assignments. The course concludes with an end-of-semester examination.
ObjectiveThe objective of this course is to expose students to the fundamental aspects of the emerging field of microrobotics. This includes a focus on physical laws that predominate at the microscale, technologies for fabricating small devices, bio-inspired design, and applications of the field.
ContentMain topics of the course include:
- Scaling laws at micro/nano scales
- Electrostatics
- Electromagnetism
- Low Reynolds number flows
- Observation tools
- Materials and fabrication methods
- Applications of biomedical microrobots
Lecture notesThe powerpoint slides presented in the lectures will be mad available as pdf files. Several readings will also be made available electronically.
Prerequisites / NoticeThe lecture will be taught in English.

Performance assessment

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Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits4 credits
ExaminersB. Nelson
Typeend-of-semester examination
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionA repetition date will be offered in the first two weeks of the semester immediately consecutive.
Additional information on mode of examinationExam (written, 90 minutes) in the last week of the semester

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