Cellular force measurement by load sensor using quartz crystal resonator

Ayaka Sato, Shinya Sakuma, Kou Nakahara, Yuichi Murozaki, Fumihito Arai

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Abstract

We present a force sensor with high-sensitivity and high-rigidity using quartz crystal resonator (QCR) for cellular force measurement. We integrated miniaturized QCR load sensor into cantilever utilizing the principal of leverage for improvement of sensing sensitivity. We show the measurement results of the cellular force using constructed sensing system.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 International Symposium on Micro-NanoMechatronics and Human Science, MHS 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781479966783
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 21 2016
Externally publishedYes
EventInternational Symposium on Micro-NanoMechatronics and Human Science, MHS 2015 - Nagoya, Japan
Duration: Nov 23 2015Nov 25 2015

Publication series

Name2015 International Symposium on Micro-NanoMechatronics and Human Science, MHS 2015

Other

OtherInternational Symposium on Micro-NanoMechatronics and Human Science, MHS 2015
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityNagoya
Period11/23/1511/25/15

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Biotechnology
  • Education

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