Purdue Research Foundation

University of Illinois

Jonghwi Lee

Chi Hwan Lee

Hyunjoon Kong

Min Ku Kim

Byoungsoo Kim

Provided herein are manipulators for handling fragile layers and related methods of handling using the manipulators. The manipulators comprise a contact surface with thermally responsive recess features and a microelectric heater in thermal contact with the contact surface. In this manner, the manipulator is an electrothermal manipulator, with changes in temperature providing a contact force to pick-up a transferable layer material and a release force to facilitate release of the transferable from the manipulator.

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Urbana, IL, United States of America

Jonghwi Lee