Get back in shape!

Eiichi Yoshida; Satoshi Murata; Shigeru Kokaji; Akiya Kamimura; Kohji Tomita; Haruhisa Kurokawa

doi:10.1109/MRA.2002.1160072

Get back in shape!

Eiichi Yoshida, Satoshi Murata, Shigeru Kokaji, Akiya Kamimura, Kohji Tomita, Haruhisa Kurokawa

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Abstract

A microsized model of a self-reconfigurable homogeneous modular robot that opens up many applications is discussed. To develop a modular microrobot that can actively reconfigure itself, an actuating mechanism driven by a shape memory alloy (SMA) is adopted. A hardware prototype of a 2-D modular microrobot is implemented, and each module is equipped with a control unit that drives actuators and facilitates intermodule communication.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	54-60
Number of pages	7
Journal	IEEE Robotics and Automation Magazine
Volume	9
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/MRA.2002.1160072
Publication status	Published - 2002 Dec
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Microrobot
Modular robot
SMA actuator
Self-reconfigurable robot

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Control and Systems Engineering
Computer Science Applications
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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