Robotics: Science and Systems VI
Remotely Powered Propulsion of Helical Nanobelts
G. Hwang, S. Haliyo and S. RégnierAbstract:
Self-propulsion capable nanorobots in low Reynolds number fluids would have a big technological impact in many fields. Few known mechanisms are able to make propel such devices. Here we demonstrate that helical nanobelts can swim in liquid actuated by an electro-osmotic force generated by electric field. The helical nanobelts were designed and fabricated with a head and tail to mimic the natureâs micro-organisms such as bacteria and their flagella. The electro-osmotic propulsion of helical nanobelts can be used as biomedical carriers, wireless manipulators, and as local probes for rheological measurements.
Bibtex:
@INPROCEEDINGS{ Hwang-RSS-10, AUTHOR = {G. Hwang AND S. Haliyo AND S. R\'egnier}, TITLE = {Remotely Powered Propulsion of Helical Nanobelts}, BOOKTITLE = {Proceedings of Robotics: Science and Systems}, YEAR = {2010}, ADDRESS = {Zaragoza, Spain}, MONTH = {June}, DOI = {10.15607/RSS.2010.VI.039} }