Concepts for 3D Printing-Based Self-Replicating Robot Command and Coordination Techniques

Machines

Andrew Jones¹  Jeremy Straub¹ 

[1] Department of Computer Science, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58102, USA;

关键词: self-replicating robots;    robot command;    robot coordination;    multi-agent system;    3D printing;    additive manufacturing;    robotics;   

DOI  :  10.3390/machines5020012

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Self-replicating robots represent a new area for prospective advancement in robotics. A self-replicating robot can identify when additional robots are needed to solve a problem or meet user needs, and create them in response to this identified need. This allows robotic systems to respond to changing (or non-predicted) mission needs. Being able to modify the physical system component provides an additional tool for optimizing robotic system performance. This paper begins the process of developing a command and coordination system that makes decisions with the consideration of replication, repair, and retooling capabilities. A high-level algorithm is proposed and qualitatively assessed.

【 授权许可】

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