Revolutionizing Medical Applications: The Robot Manipulator

Wang Zhuo and Lu Na's Award-Winning Design Takes Robotics to New Heights

The Robot Manipulator is a remote operation device that simulates the real operation of human hands. It feeds back human movement to the processor through a large number of sensors, allowing for multi-dimensional, precise control of a robotic arm. The device's unique properties lie in its sci-fi shape and the use of carbon fiber and aluminum in its construction, which not only increases its strength and reduces its weight, but also enriches the visual experience with a mysterious and deep color, complemented by green and sci-fi lighting.

Wang Zhuo and Lu Na drew inspiration from the increasing use of robots in medical applications, which they believe gives people a strong sense of the future. The design team, which also included Lin Yutong, Liu Yutong, and Cui Xinyue, faced challenges in material selection, structure design, and processing technology. However, they overcame these obstacles to create a product that stands out for its industrial design, ergonomics, and multi-dimensional manipulation capabilities.

The Robot Manipulator is operated by human hands. The device's sensors convert the movement of the hand into a signal, which is then transmitted to the robotic arm. The robotic arm can give corresponding feedback according to the hand movement, allowing for the completion of off-site operations, remote operations, and dangerous operations. This makes the device particularly useful for precise control operations, such as minimally invasive surgical operations and experiments that require very refined operations.

The design project, which took place in Shenyang, China, from September 2019 to April 2020, involved research into how to transform abstract motions into concrete images and symbols. This was aimed at allowing users to give corresponding feedback and reduce learning costs. The processing of multiple materials also posed a challenge in the design process.

The Robot Manipulator has been recognized for its outstanding expertise and innovation with the Silver A' Robotics, Automaton and Automation Design Award. This prestigious award is given to top-of-the-line, creative, and professionally remarkable designs that showcase a remarkable level of excellence and introduce positive feelings, amazement, and wonder. The award is a testament to the groundbreaking work of Wang Zhuo, Lu Na, and their team in the field of robotics.