Each unit has multiple points to which another unit can attach itself: 18 of them, to be precise, which means that just two ...

Many robots are controlled by robotic nervous systems in which sensors and actuators are connected to a central processing unit. However, in most cases the robotic nervous systems are mapped strictly ...

EPFL researchers have built a modular robot that becomes more reliable as it gains more modules, thanks to a system that shares power, sensors, and communication across all units. Robots designed for ...

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Modular self-reconfigurable robotics encompasses systems in which individual robotic units can autonomously adjust their configuration to adapt to varying tasks and environmental conditions. These ...