4 accepted papers
The ability to move on an unstructured terrain and in confined spaces greatly increases the number of tasks terrestrial robots can carry out. To achieve this goal, robots should be aware of the different terrains on which they are moving. Here we present a soft sensorized foot module that can be use
Nowadays, robots can navigate complex and dynamic environments such as air, water, and different terrain. However, moving into the underground, and especially into the soil, is still a challenge. Soil is a complex environment, and its exploration and monitoring is a crucial aspect in different engin…
This paper presents a new material deposition strategy for developing a growing robot capable of building its own body. The growing robot is inspired by plant growth and is based on a 3D printer-like mechanism. The plotting of a filament near the tip allows the forward movement of the robot and resu…
In this paper, we present a study on peculiar plant root movements, named circumnutations, adopted by plants as an efficient strategy to penetrate the soil and implemented in robotic roots to improve their performance in exploration tasks. The robotic root is able to bend and interact with soil owin