Design of a micromanipulator based on miniature LINAPOD

Benchtop test is shown in Fig.2. This miniature LINAPOD consists of 6 SQUIGGLE motors. It functions as shaft with drive assemblies which contains miniature bearings. This manipulator is implemented by rapid prototyping. Six equivalent actuations in motors can generate pure longitudinal motion. As a result, this shows 6-DOF motions of the tool which can be helpful for microsurgery.