Affiliation:
1. Research Institute Robotics and Control Systems, Belgorod State Technological University n.a. V.G. Shukhov, Kostyukova st., 46, 308012 Belgorod, Russia
2. Department of Mechanical, Energy and Management Engineering, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy
Abstract
Aliquoting of biological samples refers to the process of dividing a larger biological sample into smaller, representative portions known as aliquots. This procedure is commonly employed in laboratories, especially in fields like molecular biology, genetics, and clinical research. Currently, manual dosing devices are commonplace in laboratories, but they demand a significant amount of time for their manual operation. The automated dosing devices available are integrated into narrowly focused aliquoting systems and lack versatility as manipulator equipment. Addressing this limitation, a novel technical solution is proposed in this paper for a modular dosing device compatible with robotic manipulators. The paper introduces and details a mathematical model, optimizes its parameters, and constructs a detailed 3D model using the NX environment to demonstrate the engineering feasibility of our concept. It further outlines the development of a three-dimensional dynamic simulation model for the dosing device, comparing analytical calculations with simulation results. The construction of a dosing device prototype is discussed, followed by a comprehensive experimental validation.
Funder
state assignment of Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation
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