Introduction

New materials and fabrication schemes promise a new generation of robots that are power-efficient, multifunctional, compliant, and autonomous. Precision fabrication and mechatronic embodiment are essential for translating these advances to new designs of macro and micro-robots for clinical use. The Centre is a part of the National Major Scientific and Technological Infrastructure of Translational Medicine (Shanghai) to provide comprehensive precision manufacturing and rapid compliance testing services for medical robotics and translational research. It provides services such as multi-axis CNC machining of special-shaped precise components involved in robotics across scales, micro-scale laser cutting and welding of precision planar and curved parts, and 3D printing of metal and a diverse range of non-metal materials. In addition to precision mechatronics and microfabrication research, the Centre also provides services for precision processing and manufacturing process inspection. It can conduct verification and testing of electrical safety regulations, high frequency, electromagnetic compatibility and endoscopic image testing for national standards and industrial standards including GB 9706.1, GB 9706.4, GB14710, YY 0505, YY 0068.1, as well as provide rapid verification of common components of medical robotic devices, such as cable and package durability.

Research Interests

• Multi-material additive manufacturing
• Micro-, meso-, and macroscale fabricate architectures
• Compliant structures with laser patterning
• MEMS/MOEMS and microfluidics for robotics
• Thermally drawn multimaterial fibres
• Precision mechatronics for surgical robotics