Mini Robots Controlled By Magnetic Field Will Revolutionize Manufacturing

Apr 29, 2014

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Robotics is a very broad field that has come a long way in its development. By controlling the tiny robots using magnetic fields, it is now possible to make very precise high-speed operations and at a much smaller cost. We make you discover this very promising innovation.

Technology of magnetic robots exists since the last few years, but it has been recently developed. The system operates through a circuit that allows an operator to move the robot upto small distance with a speed of 35 cm per second. Each robotic unit can act alone or join with others to complete larger scale tasks. It is easy to draw a parallel with the ants and how they self-organize. In theory, such machines could be made of any size to move an object of any size on a vertical or a curved surfaces. Example videos:

1. Builders Robots

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uL6e3co4Qqc[/youtube]

2. Robots that pick up and move a bead

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5A6qujxn34M[/youtube]

3. Robots acting as a vacuum cleaner

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCGilxUtVr0[/youtube]

4. Robots placing an object in a slot

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlrOURqspR8[/youtube]

We are very impressed with these mini robots. We never imagined that they are able to perform such feats in such a quick and precise manner. We hope that these machines continue to evolve to become more efficient and we can not wait to see what they can make in the future. Do you think these magnetic robots may one day become widespread in the industry?