Bio-inspired Microrobotics
Konrad Talik
Cognitive Robotics class
Jagiellonian University in Cracow
12 May 2016
Bio-inspired robotics
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Biorobotics
Contents
Harvard Microrobotics Laboratory
DYI Insect Robotics
Why?
Harvard Microrobotics Laboratory
Flying Microrobots
Crawling Microrobots
Squishy Microrobots
Flying Microrobots
RoboBee (2014) - Introduction
RoboBees
- Microsceletons sliced with laser
- Mostly from plastic and carbon fiber
- Independent movement of wings
RoboBee (2015)
Crawling Microrobots
Centipede (2012)
Squishy Microrobots
Idea
Shape memory alloy
A metal that "remembers" a certain shape when heat is applied
Robotic Worm (2011)
DIY Insect Robots
Tooth Brush Robot
BristleBot
Simple Waking Insect Robot
Further Reading and Watching
- Harvard Microrobotics Laboratory Research https://micro.seas.harvard.edu/research.html
- MicroroboticsLab channel @ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV30MXj9r57DtxQLQzrDCDQ
- Burhan Saifullah channel @ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoFTczlCJgXaEH0zTZCMzgA