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Advanced Mechatronics and MEMS Devices II

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Editors:
  1. Dan Zhang

    1. York University, Toronto, Canada

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  2. Bin Wei

    1. University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, Canada

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  • Introduces the state-of-the-art technologies in the fields of mechatronics, robotics, and MEMS devices in order to improve their methodologies
  • Explores the relevance of micro robotics to advanced manufacturing, medical applications, and space applications
  • Integrates basic concepts and current advances of micro devices and mechatronics with interdisciplinary approaches and investigates novel theories, modeling methods, advanced control algorithms, and unique applications of MEMS devices
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Microsystems and Nanosystems (MICRONANO)

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Table of contents (30 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvii
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  2. Actuation of Elastomeric Micro Devices via Capillary Forces

    • Carl R. Knospe, Christina Barth
    Pages 1-18

  3. MEMS Accelerometers: Testing and Practical Approach for Smart Sensing and Machinery Diagnostics

    • A. Albarbar, S. H. Teay
    Pages 19-40

  4. Highlights in Mechatronic Design Approaches

    • Edwin Dertien, Stefano Stramigioli
    Pages 41-59

  5. Microrobots for Active Object Manipulation

    • Roel S. Pieters, Hsi-Wen Tung, Bradley J. Nelson
    Pages 61-72

  6. Integrating Smart Mobile Devices for Immersive Interaction and Control of Physical Systems: A Cyber-Physical Approach

    • Jared A. Frank, Vikram Kapila
    Pages 73-93

  7. Force/Tactile Sensors Based on Optoelectronic Technology for Manipulation and Physical Human–Robot Interaction

    • Andrea Cirillo, Pasquale Cirillo, Giuseppe De Maria, Ciro Natale, Salvatore Pirozzi
    Pages 95-131

  8. Mechanical Characterization of MEMS

    • Seyed M. Allameh
    Pages 133-151

  9. Basic Theory and Modelling of Marmot-Like Robot for Mine Safety Detection and Rescuing

    • Dan Zhang, Bin Wei
    Pages 153-167

  10. Reconfigurable Robot Manipulators: Adaptation, Control, and MEMS Applications

    • Gokhan Gungor, Baris Fidan, William W. Melek
    Pages 169-194

  11. MEMS Sensors and Actuators

    • Vishwas N. Bedekar, Khalid Hasan Tantawi
    Pages 195-216

  12. Soot Load Sensing in a Diesel Particulate Filter Based on Electrical Capacitance Tomography

    • Ragibul Huq, Sohel Anwar
    Pages 217-252

  13. Microfluidic Platforms for Bio-applications

    • Anas Alazzam, Bobby Mathew, Saud Khashan
    Pages 253-282

  14. Recent Advances in Mechatronics Devices: Screening and Rehabilitation Devices for Autism Spectrum Disorder

    • Hadi Moradi, Iman Mohammad-Rezazadeh
    Pages 283-296

  15. Electrochemically Derived Oxide Nanoform-Based Gas Sensor Devices: Challenges and Prospects with MEMS Integration

    • P. Bhattacharyya, K. Dutta, P. P. Chattopadhyay
    Pages 297-328

  16. Minimally Invasive Medical Devices and Healthcare Devices Using Microfabrication Technology

    • Y. Haga, T. Matsunaga, T. Kobayashi, N. Tsuruoka
    Pages 329-340

  17. Flexible Electronic Devices for Biomedical Applications

    • Pooria Mostafalu, Amir Sanati Nezhad, Mehdi Nikkhah, Mohsen Akbari
    Pages 341-366

  18. MEMS Devices in Agriculture

    • Antonio Valente
    Pages 367-385

  19. MEMS Pressure-Flow-Temperature Sensor for Hydraulic Systems

    • Charles Groepper, Perry Y. Li, Tianhong Cui, Kim A. Stelson
    Pages 387-420

  20. Vibrating Nanoneedle for Single Cell Wall Cutting

    • Md. Habibur Rahman, Abdul Hafiz Mat Sulaiman, Mohd Ridzuan Ahmad, Masahiro Nakajima, Toshio Fukuda
    Pages 421-441
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About this book

This book introduces the state-of-the-art technologies in mechatronics, robotics, and MEMS devices in order to improve their methodologies. It provides a follow-up to "Advanced Mechatronics and MEMS Devices" (2013) with an exploration of the most up-to-date technologies and their applications, shown through examples that give readers insights and lessons learned from actual projects. Researchers on mechatronics, robotics, and MEMS as well as graduate students in mechanical engineering will find chapters on:
  • Fundamental design and working principles on MEMS accelerometers
  • Innovative mobile technologies
  • Force/tactile sensors development
  • Control schemes for reconfigurable robotic systems
  • Inertial microfluidics
  • Piezoelectric force sensors and dynamic calibration techniques
...And more. Authors explore applications in the areas of agriculture, biomedicine, advanced manufacturing, and space. Micro-assembly for current and future industries is also considered, as well as the design and development of micro and intelligent manufacturing.

Editors and Affiliations

  • York University, Toronto, Canada

    Dan Zhang

  • University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, Canada

    Bin Wei

About the editors

Dan Zhang is Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Lassonde School of Engineering at York University in Toronto, Ontario. 

Bin Wei is a PhD candidate at University of Ontario Institute of Technology in Oshawa, Ontario. 

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