University of Twente Student Theses
Design of an Electric Circuit using Thin Film Transistors and Fuel Cells to Generate a Magnetic Moment
Harbers, J.R. (2024) Design of an Electric Circuit using Thin Film Transistors and Fuel Cells to Generate a Magnetic Moment.
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| Abstract: | The purpose of this thesis was to design an electric circuit that would generate a fluctuating magnetic moment in two coils that would allow an autonomous tetherless miniature robot to rotate in a static external magnetic field. This electric circuit was designed using Thin Film Transistors (TFTs) and Fuel Cells (FCs) to allow for a compact design while also retaining the autonomous aspect of the robot. The TFTs were characterised through experiments and compared to their discrete counterparts. These results depicted that they could be an essential component in the development of a miniature robot, due to their smaller size and lower energy consumption. The FCs allow the miniature robot to have an on-board power supply, which increases its autonomy, mobility and functionality. The goal of the compact design of the tetherless miniature robot is to allow it to be used for, for example, drug delivery in the body. The components were incorporated into an electric circuit, which was tested and compared to the simulation. Some changes had to be made to allow the circuit to function properly when compared to the original design. Afterwards, suggestions for improvements and further research questions were stated based on the results of the comparison. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Bachelor) |
| Faculty: | TNW: Science and Technology |
| Subject: | 53 electrotechnology |
| Programme: | Biomedical Technology BSc (56226) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/98397 |
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