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Miniaturized Robots: Swimming, Climbing, and Flying

Type: Presentation

Description:
Making miniaturized robots is the dream of human beings and has received great interest recently as an emerging robotics research area. These tiny robots can potentially swim inside the human body, reach previously inaccessible locations, and treat various diseases. In this presentation, we will showcase the latest research in small-scale robotics, including the first battery-free Da Vinci flying drone invented at Michigan State.

Presented by:

  • Jinxing Li, Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering, Michigan State University
  • Vittorio Mottini, PhD Student, Biomedical Engineering, Michigan State University
  • Kalyn Vanwormer, Undergrad Student, Mechanical Engineering, Michigan State University
  • Shannon Donnelly, PhD Student, Biomedical Engineering, Michigan State University

Ages: Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, Over 21 years only

Scientific Disciplines:

  • Engineering and Technology
  • Talks with Experts 6
  • STEAM Expo Days 120

For more information:

Read more about Miniaturized Robots: Swimming, Climbing, and Flying (external site)

Time and Location

  • Date/Time: 4/2/2023 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

    Location: STEM Teaching and Learning Facility Room 1130

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