Microrobotics

ME 455 Microrobotics covers the design, fabrication, and control of microrobots for healthcare and biomedical applications.

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Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Yunus Alapan3.7/5

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Students should prepare for two large group projects, which may be challenging for undergraduates who dislike collaborative work.

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M E 342 and (M E 376 or B M E 310), or graduate/professional standing

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Yunus Alapan teaches a research-focused microrobotics course with two major group projects and no exams. Reviewers note he is kind and responsive to emails, though the heavy project workload may challenge undergraduates who dislike group work.

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2025: 3.91 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=17 letter grades).

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YUNUS ALAPAN is recorded teaching in Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Yunus Alapan's ME 455 course focuses on niche microrobotics research with no exams, making it accessible for attentive students.

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2025: 3.91 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=17 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Students should prepare for two large group projects, which may be challenging for undergraduates who dislike collaborative work.

Reviewers appreciate Alapan's kindness and fast email responses, noting that listening and reading ensures success without fear.

Topics

  • Interdisciplinary intersection of robotics and microtechnology
  • Healthcare and biomedical applications
  • Swarm operation of microrobots

Skills

  • Design and fabrication of microrobots
  • Microrobot actuation, locomotion, and swarm control
  • Biomedical applications of microrobotics

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ME 455 · Fall 2026

Microrobotics

Recorded 2026-09-07
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