The authors of this book provide the first review ofhaptic optical tweezers, a new technique which brings togetherforce feedback teleoperation and optical tweezers.
This technique allows users to explore the microworld by sensingand exerting piconewton-scale forces with trapped microspheres. Thedesign of optical tweezers for high-quality haptic feedback ischallenging, given the requirements for very high sensitivity anddynamic stability. The concept, design process and specification ofoptical tweezers reviewed throughout this book focus on thoseintended for haptic teleoperation. The authors provide two newspecific designs as well as the current state of the art.Furthermore, the remaining important issues are identified forfurther developments. Haptic optical tweezers will soon become aninvaluable tool for force feedback micromanipulation of biologicalsamples and nano- and micro-assembly parts.
Zhenjiang Ni
Maschinenbau Maschinenbau - Entwurf Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering - Design