ASE is developing micro sensors, actuators and micro fluidics including electronics and short-range wireless communication links for selected applications.
In microfluidics, we are developing liquid handling systems for stem cell research and immunodiagnostics. In our microfluidics research, we use polymers and master both polydimethylsiloxane (stem cell research) and thermoplastic (immunodiagnostics) substrates. In addition, we have developed a machine vision based quality control system for microfluidic chips and cartridges.
In the field of microactuation, we focus on microrobotic and micromechatronic systems. We have developed two micromanipulation platforms:
We have also developed a cell stretcher for stimulating cardiac cells and have studied current control of piezoelectric materials.
New materials and fabrication methods especially for 3D micro structures and their manufacturing are studied. Measurements based on images will add uncertainty / information analysis to the current practices of machine vision, and hence support optimizing design and operation of sensing in autonomous systems.