A next generation collaborative system for micro devices assembly

摘要

This paper discusses the development of an advanced collaborative system to support the assembly of micro devices. The overall system Virtual Reality based assembly analysis environment (VAE) which is part of a larger collaborative framework for the emerging domain of Micro Devices Assembly (MDA). MDA involves the assembly of micron sized devices which cannot be manufactured by Micro electro mechanical systems (MEMS) technologies. The VAE is comprised of several modules including an assembly plan generator, path planner and a network based cyber physical interface which allows it to support collaboration involving distributed users. As the current Internet has several limitations, a major initiative is underway to develop the Next Generation Internet frameworks which can reduce latency, increase the bandwidth of data exchange and support distributed collaboration. VAE has been implemented as part of a national initiative aimed at exploring Next Generation Internet technologies.