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The Role of MEMS in In-Vitro-Fertilization

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dc.contributor.author Wijegunawardana, I.D.
dc.contributor.author Amarasinghe, Y.W.R.
dc.date.accessioned 2022-02-28T04:59:49Z
dc.date.available 2022-02-28T04:59:49Z
dc.date.issued 2021
dc.identifier.citation Wijegunawardana, I.D., Amarasinghe, Y.W.R. (2021)."The Role of MEMS in In-Vitro-Fertilization" Advances in Technology,1(1), 235-254 en_US
dc.identifier.uri http://dr.lib.sjp.ac.lk/handle/123456789/10372
dc.description.abstract The assisted reproduction has been considered a viable solution for the infertility of humankind for more than four decades. In-Vitro-Fertilization (IVF) is one of the most successful assisted reproduction techniques, where the reproductive cell of the female partner is fertilized outside of her body. Initially, the IVF process has been conducted manually by an experienced embryologist. However, even with a highly experienced individual, the operation had extremely lower success rates due to the limited control in environmental conditions and the requirement of precise movements. Therefore, to address this technological deficit, the feasibility of the mechatronics devices for IVF procedures has been investigated. Among the different mechatronics concepts, micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) technologies have been gradually attracted to the IVF process and improved its capabilities. The purpose of this paper is to present a brief overview of the role of MEMS technologies in IVF. The article classifies the MEMS technologies in IVF based on their application in order to emphasize its contribution. In addition, the article extensively discusses the state-of-the-art mechatronic techniques utilized in Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI), one of the most popular techniques used in IVF. This review article expects to become extremely beneficial for the engineering researchers new to this field who seek critical information on IVF in simple terms with highlights on the possible advancements and challenges that may emerge in the future. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Faculty of Technology, USJ en_US
dc.subject Assistive-reproduction, in-vitro-fertilization, ICSI, mechatronics, MEMS en_US
dc.title The Role of MEMS in In-Vitro-Fertilization en_US
dc.type Article en_US
dc.identifier.doi https://doi.org/10.31357/ait.v1i1.4847 en_US


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