Papers
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Total Citations
131
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About
Volkmar Eichhorn is a pioneering researcher in the fields of nanorobotics, nanomanipulation, and automated nanohandling systems, with work that has significantly advanced the precision and reproducibility of manipulation at the nanoscale. His research focuses on developing sophisticated robotic platforms capable of operating within scanning electron microscopes (SEM), enabling controlled handling and characterization of nanomaterials such as carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and biological cells. Eichhorn's most cited contribution, "Depth-detection methods for microgripper based CNT manipulation in a scanning electron microscope" (2008, 55 citations), introduced critical sensing methodologies that enhanced the accuracy of nanoscale gripping operations. His broader body of work explores the integration of atomic force microscopy (AFM), focused ion beam (FIB), and SEM technologies into unified nanorobotic platforms, pushing the boundaries of what automated systems can achieve at the nanoscale. Through papers on nanohandling automation trends and versatile robot cell development, Eichhorn has helped shape the emerging industrial landscape of nano-assembly. His research speaks directly to the challenges of scalable, high-throughput nanofabrication — a challenge of growing importance to both microsystems technology and next-generation nanoelectronics.
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- 2Nanohandling automation: Trends and current developments21 citations · 2008
- 3Development and control of a versatile nanohandling robot cell17 citations · 2007
- 4Automatic nanohandling station inside a scanning electron microscope11 citations · 2008
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- 9Nanohandling automation as an emerging industrial technology2 citations · 2009
- 10Robot-Based Automation on the Nanoscale2 citations · 2012