Microgrippers for transferring devices to fibrous surfaces

These thin-film microgrippers enable MEMS integration into fibrous, uneven surfaces without adhesives, overcoming limits of adhesive-based methods in porous materials.

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Overview:

Researchers at UofL have developed thin film microgrippers capable of integrating MEMS devices into fibrous surfaces. This is possible as the novel gripper mesh does not require adhesive films to function, allowing MEMS integration into uneven surfaces with low contact area. This is unlike more typical adhesive-dependent methods that struggle to integrate with these sorts of highly porous environments.

Highlights:

  • Utilizes thin film microgrippers for MEMS integration into porous fibers.
  • Not reliant on adhesive films, allowing integration into a wider range of environments.
  • Increases the viability of MEMS integration into textiles and other similar use cases.

Benefits: 

This approach does not rely on adhesive films and increases the viability of integration.

Applications:

MEMS microgrippers for use in porous surfaces. Useful for MEMS technology intended for integration into wearables, filters, meshes, or other fibrous environments. 


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Inventors:

  • Canisha Ternival
  • Jasmin Beharic
  • Cindy K Harnett
  • Mohammad Shafquatul Islam
  • Sushmita Challa

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