Welcome to Maglev Microrobotics Laboratory

Maglev Microrobotics Laboratory studies the design and development of magnetically levitated (Maglev) robots. To accomplish this, a magnetic levitation setup enabling high precision 3D remote positioning was built. Our Maglev systems find applications in areas spanning various disciplines such as:

Contactless micromanipulation and microrobotics
Manipulation in hazardous environment
Clean rooms applications
Wind tunnel testing
Wafer growth and wafer transportation

We are working on the development and industrialization of various applications of magnetism such as electromagnetic energy harvesters and non-destructive testing for detecting cracks and defects in live pipelines.

Please contact us for more information.

Dr. Khamesee is a Co-PI in the development of Robohub in E7 building. A Magnetic Levitation Floor (MagFloor) is currently under construction in Robohub!

Maglev tabletop in RoboHub Watch RoboHub video on Youtube

News

Aug. 28, 2018New sensor could help doctors monitor patient progress from a distance
Research results of our PhD candidate, Hassan Askari, is featured in Waterloo news as: “New sensor could help doctors monitor patient progress from a distance”.
Oct. 25, 2017Interview about microrobots in the CBC News article
Dr. Khamesee was interviewed for CBC News article and his scientific insight is reflected in the article “Insect-sized robot can go from air to water and back again”.

They consume minimum energy because they're lightweight and they can do many things that a big robot cannot do.
June 30, 2017Super-sensitive measurement method could advance medical research, environmental monitoring
Our novel nano sensor: Research results of PhD candidate, Hassan Askari, is featured in Waterloo news as: "Super-sensitive measurement method could advance medical research, environmental monitoring".