Research

Research at the Maglev Microrobotics Laboratory studies the design and development of magnetically levitated (Maglev) robots. 

We are also 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.

The following research projects are conducted at Maglev Microrobotics Lab in the Engineering 5 building, directed by Professor Khamesee. (Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering department)

Projects

• Magnetically levitated microrobots
• Design of floating micro-electro-mechanical MEMS systems
• Drug delivery and microsurgery in the human body using magnetically driven capsule robots​
• Development of micro energy harvesters
• Remote-controlled disposable microrobot to implement toxicity-type laboratory experiments
• Cost effective prosthetic leg
• Non-destructive testing using integrated electromagnetic field and eddy current
• Development of a novel electromagnetic damper for automotive suspension