A review of gripping and manipulation techniques for micro-assembly applications

International Journal of Production Research

Volumn 43, Issue 4, 2005, Pages 819-828

  Cecil, J ^a   Vasquez, D ^a   Powell, D ^a  

^a New Mexico State University   (United States)

Author keywords

Manipulation; Micro assembly; Micro devices; Micro grippers; Micron; Robots

Indexed keywords

GRIPPERS; MANIPULATORS; MATERIALS SCIENCE; MICROELECTROMECHANICAL DEVICES;

MICRO-ASSEMBLY; MICRO-ASSEMBLY APPLICATIONS; MICRON;

PRODUCTION ENGINEERING;

EID: 17944370566     PISSN: 00207543     EISSN: 1366588X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00207540512331311813     Document Type: Review

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