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Title
Exploring the Morphologies and Behaviors of Silicone Robots
Department(s)
Computer Science
Creator(s)
Advisor(s)
Date of Original
6/1/2022
Description
Completely soft robots are emerging as attractive systems in the field of soft robotics. Unlike conventional robots, soft robots are far more flexible and can easily adapt to their environments. Because they have these properties, their behaviors are difficult to study and control. We first design and build robots made out of silicone rubber. We then actuate them in order to observe how their morphologies affect their behaviors, tracking their movements with Qualisys Motion Capture cameras. This process allows<br />us to gather their tracking data. We then run the data against a Quality Diversity Algorithm that can autonomously generate a behavioral repertoire of diverse and efficient behaviors so that our robots can be efficient and autonomous.
Genre
thesis
Publisher of Digital Record
Union College Schaffer Library Digital Projects
Source
Union College Schaffer Library Special Collections
Contact Information
Union College Schaffer Library Special Collections, 807 Union St., Schenectady, NY 12308; 518-388-6620; https://www.union.edu/schaffer-library
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