Microgrippers as end-effectors with integrated sensors for microrobotic applications

The main purpose of the project is to develop a robotic micromanipulation system with MEMS microgrippers integrated with microsensors for feedback control. Specific objectives: • To develop new microgrippers with integrated sensors for microrobotic applications and to integrate an adapted feed-back control (position, force, temperature) • To propose new architectures with optimized design in order to offer improved performance, accuracy and functionality adapted to the application requirements, with higher reliability of the new microgripping systems • To develop robotic practical applications, demonstrating the potential of the innovative and specialized method  • To realize a demonstrator