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Abstract
Magnetic micro robots are increasingly utilized in narrow and enclosed environments, where efficient path tracking control is essential for improving the efficiency of tasks such as transportation, assembly, and targeted therapy. In this paper, firstly, a magnetic thin-film robot was designed and its crawling motion mechanism was elaborated, providing a theoretical foundation for path tracking. Secondly, an improved Pure Pursuit path tracking control strategy based on visual feedback is proposed to achieve high-precision path tracking control. Finally, experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed path tracking control method and successfully extend the path tracking control from a single robot to the independent control of two robots, providing new insights for the further development and application of magnetic-driven micro-robots in the field of independent control.
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