Dynamic micro-bead arrays using optical tweezers combined with intelligent control techniques.
Dynamic micro-bead arrays offer great flexibility and potential as sensing tools in various scientific fields. Here we present a software-oriented approach for fully automated assembly of versatile dynamic micro-bead arrays using multi-beam optical tweezers combined with intelligent control techniques. Four typical examples, including the collision-free sorting of array elements by bead features, are demonstrated in real time. Control algorithms and experimental apparatus for these demonstrations are also described.
Tanaka
Yoshio
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National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Takamatsu, 761-0395, Japan. yo-tanaka@aist.go.jp
Kawada
Hiroyuki
H
Tsutsui
Shogo
S
Ishikawa
Mitsuru
M
Kitajima
Hiroyuki
H
D000465:Algorithms; D001185:Artificial Intelligence; D007090:Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D008420:Manufactured Materials; D008863:Microspheres; D052898:Optical Tweezers; D012371:Robotics / Q000379:methods*; D012984:Software