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We have studied modular self-reconfigurable robots that are capable of changing their overall shape and functionality by automatic recombination of homogenous robotic modules. Our latest model, called Modular Transformer (M-TRAN), is able to metamorphose into various 3-D configurations and generate robotic motions that are suitable to its configuration. This paper presents a review of hardware design of the module, some developed software for self-reconfiguration and motion generation, and some experimental results.
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Murata, S., Kamimura, A., Kurokawa, H., Yoshida, E., Tomita, K., Kokaji, S. (2004). Self-Reconfigurable Robots: Platforms for Emerging Functionality. In: Iida, F., Pfeifer, R., Steels, L., Kuniyoshi, Y. (eds) Embodied Artificial Intelligence. Lecture Notes in Computer Science(), vol 3139. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-27833-7_24
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