Using EWOD (electrowetting-on-dielectric) actuation in a micro conveyor system

This paper reports the development of a novel application of electrowetting-on-dielectric (EWOD) actuation in a micro conveyor system. Using the movement of liquid droplets by EWOD actuation as a part of active mechanical moving components, a simple and effective mechanism of the micro conveyor system can be realized. Now, we are expanding the use of EWOD actuation as a part of mechanical moving components of the micro conveyor system for the first time.The concept, fabrication and test of the initial devices are reported and various possible applications are discussed.