Title :
Force sensor for cell injection and characterization
Author :
Shulev, A. ; Roussev, I. ; Kostadinov, K.
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Mech., Sofia, Bulgaria
fDate :
Aug. 29 2012-Sept. 1 2012
Abstract :
This paper presents the basics idea and principles of a force sensor for cell injection and characterization of mechanical properties of cells. It utilizes fluidics, piezo resistive MEMS, and piezo actuated mechanics to provide sub-micronewton sensitivity in vertical injection mode. The prototyping, calibration and investigation of the proposed sensor are also presented in brief. Main advantages and drawbacks are also discussed.
Keywords :
bioMEMS; biomechanics; biomedical equipment; calibration; cellular biophysics; force sensors; microfluidics; microsensors; piezoresistive devices; calibration; cell injection; fluidics; force sensor; mechanical properties; piezoactuated mechanics; piezoresistive MEMS; prototyping; vertical injection mode; Clamps; Force; Force measurement; Force sensors; Micromechanical devices; Robot sensing systems; Shafts; MEMS; cell injection and characterization; force sensor;
Conference_Titel :
Manipulation, Manufacturing and Measurement on the Nanoscale (3M-NANO), 2012 International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Shaanxi
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-4588-0
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4673-4589-7
DOI :
10.1109/3M-NANO.2012.6472977
