Stimuli-responsive Actuating Materials for Micro-robotics 1st Edition

Capture the future of tiny machines with Stimuli-responsive Actuating Materials for Micro-robotics, 1st Edition by Kenneth K. W. Kwan and Alfonso H. W. Ngan. This authoritative volume immediately draws you in with a clear focus on the smart materials and micro-actuators powering next-generation micro-robotics research and applications.

Inside, discover accessible yet rigorous coverage of stimuli-responsive polymers, hydrogels, shape-memory alloys, electroactive materials, and light- and heat-activated systems. The authors bridge theory and practice, explaining material response mechanisms, design strategies, fabrication techniques, characterization methods, and system integration—ideal for engineers, graduate students, and R&D teams aiming to translate lab concepts into functioning micro-robots.

Designed to inspire innovation, the book presents comparative performance data, case studies of micro-grippers, swimmers, and inchworm-like devices, and practical guidance on optimizing actuation speed, force, and energy efficiency. Its balanced combination of fundamentals and hands-on insights makes it indispensable for biomedical micro-manipulation, environmental sensing, and industrial micro-assembly projects.

Whether you’re working in a university lab in North America, a tech incubator in Europe, or an advanced manufacturing hub in Asia, this book equips you with the knowledge to design responsive micro-systems that perform reliably under real-world conditions. Authored by experienced researchers, it’s a must-read reference that accelerates development cycles and sparks creative solutions.

Order your copy today to deepen your expertise, refine your prototypes, and lead in the rapidly growing field of micro-robotics powered by stimuli-responsive actuating materials.

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