Modular robots are groups of robots that can be connected to accomplish tasks. Groups of cheaper, smaller robots are more robust than using single robots to accomplish tasks. We have developed modular robots that mimic the extension and contraction of biological muscle cells. These robots are also capable of thinking for themselves and communicating with one another to work as a collective.
We describe the abilities of the Linbots in our recent open access publication. In our publication, we also demonstrate the ability for the Linbots to work as a team to move and to sort objects.
Our Linbots have the potential to be used for locomotion, transporting objects and classifying and physically sorting objects. We are continuing our development of the Linbot and exploring the potential for using them in industrial sorting applications.
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