4 accepted papers
This paper presents a closed-loop automation framework for heterogeneous modular robots, encompassing the entire pipeline from morphological construction to adaptive control. Within this framework, a mobile manipulator manipulates heterogeneous functional modules—including structural, joint, and whe…
Freeform modular self-reconfigurable robot (MSRR) systems overcome traditional docking limitations, enabling rapid and continuous connections between modules in any direction. Recent advancements in freeform MSRR technology have significantly enhanced connectivity and mobility. However, limitations
Existing sensor-based global localization methods limit the miniaturization potential of magnetically-actuated endoscopes (MAE) while localization based on external medical imaging demands accurate registration and imposes a variety of modality-specific challenges during continuous image acquisition
This paper proposes a novel modular self-assembling, self-reconfiguring robot with the 3D continuous dock called “SnailBot”. SnailBot mainly consists of a spherical ferromagnetic shell and a six-wheel rocker chassis with embedded magnets. Unlike many other existing modular self-reconfigurable robots…