The Self-Reconfiguring Robotic Molecule

We discuss a robotic module called a Molecule. Molecules can be the basis for building selfreconfiguring robots. They support multiple modalities of locomotion and manipulation. We describe the design, functionality, and control of the Molecule. We show how a set of Molecules can aggregate as active three-dimensional structures that can move and change shape. Finally, we discuss our Molecule experiments.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 1998
• Where: ICRA
• Authors: Keith Kotay, Daniela Rus, Marsette Vona, Craig D. McGray
• Keywords: Active Three-dimensional Structures, ICRA 1998, Molecules, Robotic Module, Robotics