Some DNA molecules may serve as handy micromachines to convert rotational motion into linear translation, an important function for positioning minuscule parts in microscopic devices. Researchers at ...

A research team has developed a method to construct a biohybrid system that incorporates Vorticella microorganisms. The method allows movable structures to be formed in a microchannel and harnessed to ...

Macromolecules that can undergo a range of motions when stimulated by light or heat have been touted as potential components of tiny machines in nanoscale devices. One such assembly, reported by ...

Unlike traditional mechanical gears, which rely on physical contact between gear teeth, magnetic gears employ magnetic fields for motion conversion. A coaxial magnetic gear converts a low-speed, ...

Encoders are the most widely used feedback devices for electric motor control, capable of delivering precise position and speed feedback for closed-loop performance. With numerous technology options ...