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A Deep Reinforcement Learning Approach to Optimal Morphologies Generation in Reconfigurable Tiling Robots

Mathematics, 2023
Reconfigurable robots have the potential to perform complex tasks by adapting their morphology to different environments. However, designing optimal morphologies for these robots is challenging due to the large design space and the complex interactions ...
Manivannan Kalimuthu, Abdullah Aamir Hayat, Thejus Pathmakumar, Mohan Rajesh Elara, Kristin Lee Wood   +4 more
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Validation of multi-body modelling methodology for reconfigurable underwater robots [PDF]

, 2016
This paper investigates the problem of employing reconfigurable robots in an underwater setting. The main results presented is the experimental validation of a modelling methodology for a system consisting of N dynamically connected robots with ...
Blanke, Mogens, Eidsvik, O. A., Nielsen, M.C., Schjølberg, I.   +3 more
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Automated Reconfiguration of Modular Robots Using Robot Manipulators [PDF]

, 2018
Self-reconfigurability in modular robots is a challenging task that usually requires complex module designs and algorithms. To make the reconfigurability easier, unpowered permanent magnet-based modules can be reconfigured by anexternal robotic ...
Cordoba, Ernesto, Faina, Andres, Franco, Julian, Gomez, Jonatan, Gracia, Oscar, Moreno, Rodrigo, Silvera, David, Veenstra, Frank   +7 more
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Energy-Efficient Coverage Path Planning for a Reconfigurable Robot

IEEE Access
Reconfigurable robots have been introduced for many application domains, including area coverage. Energy-efficient complete coverage planning is foremost expected in robots used in coverage applications.
W. K. R. Sachinthana, I. D. Wijegunawardana, S. M. Bhagya P. Samarakoon, M. A. Viraj J. Muthugala, Mohan Rajesh Elara   +4 more
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Resilient Robots: Concept, Review, and Future Directions

Robotics, 2017
This paper reviews recent developments in the emerging field of resilient robots and the related robots that share common concerns with them, such as self-reconfigurable robots.
Tan Zhang, Wenjun Zhang, Madan M. Gupta
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Photoswitching Conduction in Framework Materials

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This mini‐review summarizes recent advances in state‐of‐the‐art proton and electron conduction in framework materials that can be remotely and reversibly switched on and off by light. It discusses the various photoswitching conduction mechanisms and the strategies employed to enhance photoswitched conductivity.
Helmy Pacheco Hernandez, Stefan Hecht, Wolfgang Wenzel, Lars Heinke, Mariana Kozlowska   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Dynamically Reconfigurable Autonomous Underwater Robot for Karst Exploration: Design and Experiment

Sensors, 2022
This paper presents the design and experiment of an autonomous underwater robot which can change the geometric configuration of its actuators, according to mission requirements or environmental constraints.
Tho Dang, Lionel Lapierre, Rene Zapata, Benoit Ropars, Guillaume Gourmelen   +4 more
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A Proposal for a Multi-Drive Heterogeneous Modular Pipe- Inspection Micro-Robot

, 2008
This paper presents the architecture used to develop a micro-robot for narrow pipes inspection. Both the electromechanical design and the control scheme will be described. In pipe environments it is very useful to have a method to retrieve information of
ALBERTO BRUNETE, Arkin R. C., ERNESTO GAMBAO, JOSE EMILIO TORRES, MIGUEL HERNANDO, Pirjanian P., Roh S.   +6 more
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An All‐Optical Driven Bio‐Photovoltaic Interface for Active Control of Live Cells

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Bio‐photovoltaic Interface (BIO‐PV‐I) for live cell manipulation is presented. BIO‐PV‐I can be activated non‐invasively and remotely to control the spatial motility, adhesion, and morphology of cells adhering to it. BIO‐PV‐I uses a patterned light‐induced electric potential in iron‐doped lithium niobate crystals whose light‐driven and reversible nature,
Lisa Miccio, Martina Mugnano, Valentina Marchesano, Alejandro Calabuig, Zhe Wang, Gennaro Giordano, Francesca Borrelli, Simonetta Grilli, Pietro Ferraro   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Tiling Robotics: A New Paradigm of Shape‐Morphing Reconfigurable Robots

Advanced Intelligent Systems
The ability of reconfigurable robots to adapt to varying tasks and environments furnishes versatility and efficiency in their operations. In this article, tiling robots are introduced as a novel paradigm of shape‐morphing reconfigurable robots, defining ...
S. M. Bhagya P. Samarakoon, M. A. Viraj J. Muthugala, Mohan Rajesh Elara   +2 more
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