Haptic exploration and manipulation of micro/nano scale environment

这项研究具有创新性，在利用微/纳米操作系统的许多前沿领域具有潜在的益处。这些领域包括微制造和仪器、微生物学、显微外科和纳米技术。该项目的成果将促进澳大利亚世界级工程科学的发展，并巩固澳大利亚在创新技术和国际研发方面的地位。这一极具挑战性的项目将为博士后研究人员、研究生和优等生提供培训。这些研究人员将在许多领域获得专业知识，包括微/纳米操作、传感和控制、系统设计和分析、虚拟现实和实验技术。

The proposed research is novel and innovative in character and it has potential benefits in many frontier areas utilising micro/nano manipulation systems. These include micromanufacturing and instrumentation, microbiology, microsurgery and nanotechnology. The outcomes of this project will add to the growth of world-class Australian engineering science, and consolidate Australia's position in innovative technologies and international R&D. This highly challenging project will provide training for postdoctorate researchers, postgraduate and honours students. These researchers will gain expertise in many areas including micro/nano manipulation, sensing and control, system design and analysis, virtual reality and experimental techniques.