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151-0604-00L 4 Credits BSC , DR , MSC , NDS D-HEST , D-MAVT , D-PHYS , D-ITET , D-MATL , D-BIOL , D-INFK
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Microrobotics

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Bradley Nelson
VVZ CR 4.8

Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:30:43

Abstract

Microrobotics is an interdisciplinary field that combines aspects of robotics, micro and nanotechnology, biomedical engineering, and materials science. The aim of this course is to expose students to the fundamentals of this emerging field. Throughout the course, the students apply these concepts in assignments. The course concludes with an end-of-semester examination.

Objective

The objective of this course is to expose students to the fundamental aspects of the emerging field of microrobotics. This includes a focus on physical laws that predominate at the microscale, technologies for fabricating small devices, bio-inspired design, and applications of the field.

Content

Main topics of the course include: - Scaling laws at micro/nano scales - Electrostatics - Electromagnetism - Low Reynolds number flows - Observation tools - Materials and fabrication methods - Applications of biomedical microrobots

Resources

Lecture Notes

The powerpoint slides presented in the lectures will be made available as pdf files. Several readings will also be made available electronically.

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , DR , MSC , NDS
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination
Mode
written 90 minutes
Aids
One sheet (two pages) of personal notes (handwritten or computer-typed) and a calculator.
Exam in the last week of the semester

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Microrobotics
The class starts in the second week.
  • Mon 16:15-18:00 (NO C 60)
  • Thu 11:15-12:00 (NO C 60)
3 h weekly

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