Self-Reconfiguring Modular Robots (Read in Hindi)
- It can change its shape on its own.
- It can reconnect its parts and by reconnecting it adapts to the new environment.
- Robotic system made out of a number of cubes.
- The cubes can join together to create a shape.
- It is a type of modular robot.
- These cubes can even jump and climb i.e. they have mobility.
- They are used for various types of industrial and repair jobs.
- Very small scale robots.
- Mostly nano/mini scale.
- They can join together to create an object.
- Each point is a robot called CATOM (claytronic atom).
- They also have the ability to change colour.
- They are mobile robots with size less than 1mm.
- They are capable of handling micrometre size components.
- They resemble a snake.
- Generally self-configured.
- Can pass through narrow passages hence useful in disaster management (search and rescue).
ROBOEARTH
- It is a world wide web for the robots.
- It will help in multiple robots interacting with each other using internet.
- It is a knowledge based system.
- It can interact with human being also.
- These are a large number of small particles together.
- They can function in a collective manner.
- They can communicate with each other effectively by using radio frequencies or any other mechanical device.
- They can learn from the environment.
- It is a special case of Swarm Robots when they can follow each other.
- They can also communicate with each other.
- Made by NASA.
- Mainly to work with astronauts in the International Space Station (ISS).
- It has a human-like design.
- The first Robonaut was R-1 (R-1A and R-1B).
- Then they made Robonaut-2 (R-2) and sent it to space in 2011 and now it is functional.
- R-2 can carry out spacewalk and can repair space stations.
- It has got a dexterous hand so that it can hold the equipment in the ISS similar to the human hand.
- Final Experimental Demonstration Object Research
- It is a russian humanoid robot and will start operating onboard the ISS in 2021.
- It can operate not only in space but also in extreme environments on earth.
- It will replace humans in areas dangerous for life.
- It can perform the functions of a rescuer, a mine-disposal expert, a diver and a welder.
- Its companions in space include the Russian-made – SAR-400, SAR-401, the US made Robonaut and Robonaut-2, Germany’s AILA and China’s Xiaotian.
- NASA is also making a robot called Valkyrie for a long mission to the red planet, Mars, where they will be tasked to build colonies.
- It is a machine which can be worn.
- It helps a human being to function with strength and endurance.
SMART DUST
- Very small electro-mechanical device.
- It has a sensor which can detect light and vibrations.
- It can be used for security, fault finding in machines and pipelines.
- It can be used to monitor movements.
- These are nano robots.
- They can function bot as single as well as swarm robots.
- They can be used as micro aerial vehicles.
- Can be used in fields like security and information gathering.
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