Title :
Atomic force yields a master nanomanipulator
Author :
Zhang, Jiangbo ; Xi, Ning ; Liu, Lianqing ; Chen, Hongzhi ; Lai, King W C ; Li, Guangyong
Author_Institution :
Michigan State Univ., East Lansing, MI
fDate :
6/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A nanorobotic system enables researchers to better handle nano-objects.To facilitate the nanomanipulation and improve efficiency, an AFM-based nanorobotic system was developed. The objective of this system is to provide operator real-time visual and force feed-back during manipulation.
Keywords :
atomic forces; manipulators; nanopositioning; nanostructured materials; nanotechnology; atomic force; nano-object handling; nanomanipulator; nanorobotic system; Atomic force microscopy; Augmented reality; Automatic control; Design automation; Force feedback; Nanoscale devices; Nanostructures; Probes; Real time systems; Surface topography;
Journal_Title :
Nanotechnology Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MNANO.2008.925525
