Coherent movement of error-prone individuals through mechanical coupling
Abstract We investigate how reliable movement can emerge in aggregates of highly error-prone individuals. The individuals—robotic modules—move stochastically using vibration motors. By coupling them via elastic links, soft-bodied aggregates can be created. We present distributed algorithms that enab...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2023-07-01
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Series: | Nature Communications |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-39660-6 |