PRINTABLE MODULAR ROBOT: AN APPLICATION OF RAPID PROTOTYPING FOR FLEXIBLE ROBOT DESIGN

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
DENNIS KRUPKE ◽  
FLORENS WASSERFALL ◽  
NORMAN HENDRICH ◽  
JIANWEI ZHANG
Keyword(s):  
Rapid Prototyping ◽  
Robot Design ◽  
Modular Robot ◽  
Flexible Robot

Printable modular robot: an application of rapid prototyping for flexible robot design

2015 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 149-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dennis Krupke ◽  
Florens Wasserfall ◽  
Norman Hendrich ◽  
Jianwei Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Modular Robot ◽  
Flexible Robot ◽  
Physical Force ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Servo Actuator ◽  
3D Printed ◽  
Research And Education ◽  
Education Groups ◽  
Single Set

Purpose – This paper aims to present the design of a modular robot with 3D-printing technology. Design/methodology/approach – The robot consists of a number of autonomous modules coupled by magnetic interfaces. Each module combines 3D-printed mechanical parts with widely available standard electronic components, including a microcontroller and a single servo actuator. The mechanical and electrical connection is provided by a single set of magnets which apply the physical force between the modules and at the same time serve as wires for power and communication. Findings – The PMR is a full-featured robotic device, well integrated into a simulation framework, capable to execute common locomotion patterns but still extremely affordable (approximately 25/module). Furthermore, the design is easy to extend and replicate for other research and education groups. Originality/value – This paper explores a novel approach of connecting devices in a complex way by utilizing very simple magnetic parts. A second focus lies on the concept of closely integrating simulation and hardware development, blurring the edge between digital and physical word.

Building Block Design for Layered Shape Manufacturing

1998 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mike Binnard ◽  
Mark R. Cutkosky
Keyword(s):  
Rapid Prototyping ◽  
Building Block ◽  
Manufacturing Process ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Prototype System ◽  
Robot Design ◽  
Mechatronic Systems ◽  
Process Information ◽  
Programming Interface

Abstract We are interested in designing complex mechatronic systems which closely integrate electronics, actuators, and sensors with mechanical structures. Rapid prototyping techniques open new design possibilities for these systems, such as the ability to fabricate pre-assembled mechanisms. This paper presents a design approach that should encourage exploration of these new possibilities and thereby facilitate robot design. In the described approach, engineers build designs using a library of three dimensional primitives and aggregations of primitives. Associated with each primitive is enough manufacturing process information to enable immediate manufacturability analysis. An algorithm is presented which automatically combines the process information from multiple primitives. A prototype system using this algorithm has been implemented with AutoCAD and the ObjectARX programming interface.

scholarly journals Modular Self-Reconfigurable Robot for Autonomous Rehabilitation Assistance in Daily Living Tasks for Spinal Cord Injury Patients

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carl A. Nelson ◽  
Mitchell A. Bruckner ◽  
Jay S. Chae ◽  
Judith M. Burnfield ◽  
Thad W. Buster ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Robot Design ◽  
Modular Robot ◽  
Task Variable ◽  
Basic Premise ◽  
Variable Environments ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Reconfigurable Robot

This paper presents a modular robot for assisting individuals with spinal cord injury with everyday tasks. The basic premise of modularity for task-variable environments is laid out, and the modular robot design is detailed including needs assessment, kinematics, and hardware. Early pilot testing of the robot is also described.

scholarly journals WEB BASED VIRTUAL ROBOT PROTOTYPING AND MANUFACTURING

2015 ◽  
pp. 95-100
Author(s):  
Raul Mihali ◽  
Tarek Sobh ◽  
Vasyl Koval ◽  
Tymur Korkishko ◽  
Anatoly Sachenko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rapid Prototyping ◽  
Robot Control ◽  
Robot Manipulators ◽  
Optimal Configuration ◽  
Robot Design ◽  
Flexible Design ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Essential Step ◽  
Software And Hardware ◽  
Universal Controller

Developing an environment that enables optimal and flexible design of robot manipulators using universal reconfigurable links, joints, controllers, actuators and sensors is an essential step for efficient robot design and prototyping. Robot control has to be made by a universal controller with remote hardware and software reconfigurations. This technique allows to create an optimal configuration of software and hardware components for designing of the specialized robot, its algorithmic control and rapid prototyping.

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