Open AccessTranslational and rotational manipulation of filamentous cells using optically driven microrobots
Author(s) -
Songyu Hu,
Ruifeng Hu,
Xiaobin Dong,
Tanyong Wei,
Shuxun Chen,
Dong Sun
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
optics express
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.394
H-Index - 271
ISSN - 1094-4087
DOI - 10.1364/oe.27.016475
Subject(s) - optical tweezers , optics , holography , laser beams , laser , materials science , nanotechnology , physics
Optical cell manipulation has become increasingly valuable in cell-based assays. In this paper, we demonstrate the translational and rotational manipulation of filamentous cells using multiple cooperative microrobots automatically driven by holographic optical tweezers. The photodamage of the cells due to direct irradiation of the laser beam can be effectively avoided. The proposed method will enable fruitful biomedical applications where precise cell manipulation and less photodamage are required.