NCKU Develops Micro-Robot Microfluidic Platform, Wins Awards at International Invention Exhibition
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A research team led by Professor Chen Chia-yuan of National Cheng Kung University's Department of Mechanical Engineering successfully developed an active bio-analysis platform combining magnetically controlled microrobots and microfluidic biochips. This technology won two major awards at the 2026 Malaysia MTE International Invention Exhibition, specifically for its breakthrough application in zebrafish sperm activation, achieving over 80% activation rate after thawing. The team aims to expand its application to human medical fields, biomedical testing, and drug screening.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Who led the research team that developed the micro-robot microfluidic platform at National Cheng Kung University?
- A: Professor Chen Chia-yuan from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at National Cheng Kung University led the research team that developed the platform.
- Q: What awards did Professor Chen Chia-yuan's team win at the 2026 Malaysia MTE International Invention Exhibition?
- A: The team won a gold medal for invention and a special award from the Malaysian Association of Research Scientists at the 2026 Malaysia MTE International Invention Exhibition.
- Q: How does the micro-robot platform improve zebrafish sperm activation after freezing and thawing?
- A: The platform uses magnetically controlled microrobots in a microfluidic chip to increase thawed zebrafish sperm activation rates to over 80% with reduced operation time.
- Q: What technology enables non-contact control of microrobots in the bio-analysis platform developed by NCKU?
- A: A self-designed miniaturized external magnetic field control system enables non-contact control of microrobots in the active bio-analysis platform developed by NCKU.
- Q: Why is the zebrafish sperm activation application significant for the pharmaceutical industry?
- A: Zebrafish are widely used in pharmaceutical research, and improving sperm activation rates after thawing enhances breeding efficiency and supports consistent experimental models.