Design of a Growing Robot Inspired by Plant Growth

A novel design concept of expandable robotic arm inspired by plant growth is presented. The robot can construct its own structure by converting a type of fluidized material into a rigid structure at its growing point. The robot can extend its structure in multiple directions, and move through a wind...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Yan, Tongxi, Teshigawara, Seiichi, Asada, Haruhiko
Other Authors: Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Mechanical Engineering
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 2020
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/127834