Search Results - "Dechev, N."
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Microassembly of 3-D microstructures using a compliant, passive microgripper
Published in Journal of microelectromechanical systems (01-04-2004)“…This paper describes a novel microassembly system that can be used to construct out-of-plane three-dimensional (3-D) microstructures. The system makes use of a…”
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Accessible Prosthetic Arms: Victoria Hand Project and The Impact of 3D Printing
Published in Canadian prosthetics & orthotics journal (2023)“…Victoria Hand Project (VHP) is a Canadian charity with a mission to provide 3D printed prosthetic arms to people in-need across the world, by partnering with…”
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Design of a Low Frequency Piezoelectric Energy Harvester for Rodent Telemetry
Published in Ferroelectrics (01-06-2015)“…This work presents the design and simulation of a piezoelectric-based device to generate electrical power by harvesting the kinetic energy available from the…”
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Multiple finger, passive adaptive grasp prosthetic hand
Published in Mechanism and machine theory (01-10-2001)“…This paper describes the mechanical features of an experimental, multiple finger, prosthetic hand which has been designed for children in the 7–11 year age…”
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A Generalized Tip-Membrane Contact Detection Algorithm for Automated Single Cell Electroporation Using Statistical Process Control
Published in IEEE transactions on automation science and engineering (01-04-2012)“…This work presents a fully automated method for detecting the contact between a microcapillary tip and a cell membrane based on a statistical process control…”
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Development of a 6 degree of freedom robotic micromanipulator for use in 3D MEMS microassembly
Published in Proceedings 2006 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, 2006. ICRA 2006 (2006)“…This paper describes the design and development of a 6 degree of freedom robotic manipulator used in the assembly of three-dimensional MEMS (micro…”
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A novel permalloy based magnetic single cell micro array
Published in Lab on a chip (01-01-2009)“…Devices capable of automatically aligning cells onto geometrical arrays are of great interest to biomedical researchers. Such devices can facilitate the study…”
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Design of a continuous passive and active motion device for hand rehabilitation
Published in 2008 30th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (01-01-2008)“…This paper presents the design of a novel, portable device for hand rehabilitation. The device provides for CPM (continuous passive motion) and CAM (continuous…”
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Development of an Autonomous Biological Cell Manipulator With Single-Cell Electroporation and Visual Servoing Capabilities
Published in IEEE transactions on biomedical engineering (01-08-2009)“…Studies of single cells via microscopy and microinjection are a key component in research on gene functions, cancer, stem cells, and reproductive technology…”
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Development of a magnetic Single Cell Micro Array
Published in 2008 30th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (01-01-2008)“…Experiments using single cells are valuable for revealing individual cell behaviour, which is of interest to many biomedical researchers. In such experiments,…”
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A Scalable 1\times N Optical MEMS Switch Architecture Utilizing a Microassembled Rotating Micromirror
Published in IEEE journal of selected topics in quantum electronics (01-03-2007)“…We present a new architecture for a digitally operated 1timesN optical microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) switch supporting a large number of output ports…”
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A Scalable [Formula Omitted] Optical MEMS Switch Architecture Utilizing a Microassembled Rotating Micromirror
Published in IEEE journal of selected topics in quantum electronics (01-03-2007)“…We present a new architecture for a digitally operated 1timesN optical microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) switch supporting a large number of output ports…”
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Development of a five degree-of-freedom biomanipulator for autonomous single cell electroporation
Published in 2007 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (01-10-2007)“…Studies of individual cells via microscopy and microinjection are a key component in research on gene functions, cancer, stem cells, and reproductive…”
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Power transfer via magnetic resonant coupling for implantable mice telemetry device
Published in 2014 IEEE Wireless Power Transfer Conference (01-05-2014)“…Implantable biomedical devices play an important role in research for use as stimulators, sensors and biomimetic prosthesis. The use of implantable devices is…”
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Micro-assembly of microelectromechanical components into 3-D MEMS
Published in Canadian journal of electrical and computer engineering (01-01-2002)“…This work describes a proposed micro-assembly process for combining planar microcomponents, 60 to 200 mu m in size, into three-dimensional (3-D)…”
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Design of grasping interface for microgrippers and micro-parts used in the microassembly of MEMS
Published in 2005 IEEE International Conference on Information Acquisition (2005)“…This paper presents guidelines for designing the grasping interface between passive, surface micromachined microgrippers and micro-parts used for a…”
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Digital Optical 1xN MEMS Switch Utilizing Microassembled Rotating Micromirror
Published in IEEE/LEOS International Conference on Optical MEMS and Their Applications Conference, 2006 (2006)“…We present a new novel design for a 1timesN digital optical space MEMS switch with a large number of output ports. The switch employs a single rotating…”
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Microassembly of 3D MEMS structures utilizing a MEMS microgripper with a robotic manipulator
Published in 2003 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (Cat. No.03CH37422) (2003)“…This paper describes the process of bonding a MEMS (Micro-ElectroMechanical System) microgripper to the distal end of a robotic manipulator arm using a molten…”
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