Description:  These rotors self-assemble into different configurations depending on the strength and direction of an electromagnetic field below the surface. These configurations carry out various actions like sorting and mixing.
Source:  Northwestern University
Story:  Tiny rotors spin into place
TRN April 21/28, 2004
TRN Categories:   Microfluidics and BioMEMS
Form:   Still

 
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