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A fast-moving electrostatic crawling insect

  • University of California at Berkeley
  • Beihang University
  • National Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Aero Engines Aero-Thermodynamics
  • Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Aero-Engine

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Abstract

We report an insect-size crawling robot with fast moving speed driven by electrostatically induced self-vibration for the first time. Under an applied DC voltage, the robot with a total mass of 47mg has achieved a forward crawling speed up to 30mm/s (1.5 body lengths per second). Using an integrated on-board capacitor, it can move freely without electrical powering wires for up to 10 seconds with a speed of 2mm/s. The simple structural design including power supply and vibration-based driving methodology could open up new directions for micro-robot research.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 IEEE 30th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2017
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages761-764
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781509050789
DOIs
StatePublished - 23 Feb 2017
Event30th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2017 - Las Vegas, United States
Duration: 22 Jan 201726 Jan 2017

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
ISSN (Print)1084-6999

Conference

Conference30th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLas Vegas
Period22/01/1726/01/17

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