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A Game-theoretic Formulation of the Homogeneous Self-Reconfiguration Problem [PDF]

, 2015
In this paper we formulate the homogeneous two- and three-dimensional self-reconfiguration problem over discrete grids as a constrained potential game. We develop a game-theoretic learning algorithm based on the Metropolis-Hastings algorithm that solves ...
Egerstedt, Magnus B., Egerstedt, Magnus B., Pickem, Daniel, Shamma, Jeff   +3 more
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A distributed and morphology-independent strategy for adaptive locomotion in self-reconfigurable modular robots [PDF]

, 2013
In this paper, we present a distributed reinforcement learning strategy for morphology-independent life-long gait learning for modular robots. All modules run identical controllers that locally and independently optimize their action selection based on ...
Christensen, David Johan, Schultz, Ulrik Pagh, Stoy, Kasper   +2 more
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Distributed reinforcement learning for self-reconfiguring modular robots [PDF]

, 2007
Thesis (Ph. D.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 2007.This electronic version was submitted by the student author.
Varshavskaya, Paulina
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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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A motion planning method for a self-reconfigurable modular robot [PDF]

Proceedings 2001 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems. Expanding the Societal Role of Robotics in the the Next Millennium (Cat. No.01CH37180), 2002
This paper addresses motion planning of a homogeneous modular robotic system. The modules have self-reconfiguration capability so that a group of the modules can construct a robotic structure. Motion planning for self-reconfiguration is a kind of computationally difficult problem because of many combinatorial possibilities of modular configuration and ...
Eiichi Yoshida, Satoshi Murata, Akiya Kamimura, Kohji Tomita, Haruhisa Kurokawa, Shigeru Kokaji   +5 more
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Dual‐Mode Magnetic Elastomer for On‐Demand Motion and Degradation

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A dual‐mode magnetic elastomer is introduced, enabling DC field‐driven programmable actuation and AC field‐driven magnetothermal degradation. GHz‐range magnetic fields generate ultrafast heating of magnetic nanoparticles that activates cleavage of the silicone elastomer matrix.
Jieun Han, Hyun An, Min‐Ha Oh, Yu‐Lim Lee, Woojin Jeon, Kyung‐Sub Kim, Jae‐Hwan Lee, Seungmin Kang, Yoon‐Nam Kim, Ji‐Won Kang, Daewhan Kim, Min Sang Kwon, Sang‐Koog Kim, Seung‐Kyun Kang   +13 more
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Accomplishing High-Level Tasks with Modular Robots

, 2018
The advantage of modular self-reconfigurable robot systems is their flexibility, but this advantage can only be realized if appropriate configurations (shapes) and behaviors (controlling programs) can be selected for a given task.
Jing, Gangyuan, Kress-Gazit, Hadas, Tosun, Tarik, Yim, Mark   +3 more
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Splittable metamorphic carrier robots [PDF]

, 2014
International audienceMetamorphic modular robots are versatile systems composed of a set of independent modules. These modules are able to deliberately change their overall topology in order to adapt to new circumstances, perform new tasks, or recover ...
Ababsa, Tarek, Cussat-Blanc, Sylvain, Djedi, Nouredinne, Duthen, Yves   +3 more
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A Novel Docking System for Modular Self-Reconfigurable Robots [PDF]

Robotics, 2017
Existing self-reconfigurable robots achieve connections and disconnections by a separate drive of the docking system. In this paper, we present a new docking system with which the connections and disconnections are driven by locomotion actuators, without the need for a separate drive, which reduces the weight and the complexity of the modules.
Tan Zhang, Wenjun Zhang 0005, Madan M. Gupta   +2 more
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Bioinspired Adaptive Sensors: A Review on Current Developments in Theory and Application

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
This review comprehensively summarizes the recent progress in the design and fabrication of sensory‐adaptation‐inspired devices and highlights their valuable applications in electronic skin, wearable electronics, and machine vision. The existing challenges and future directions are addressed in aspects such as device performance optimization ...
Guodong Gong, You Zhou, Qingxiu Li, Wenyu Zhao, Sunyingyue Geng, Hangfei Li, Yan‐Bing Leng, Shirui Zhu, Guanglong Ding, Yongbiao Zhai, Ziyu Lv, Ye Zhou, Su‐Ting Han   +12 more
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