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Voltron-Like Modular Robot Demonstrated
MattSparkes writes "The 'Superbot', a modular robot that transforms itself into different shapes in order to walk, crawl and clamber up inclines, has been demonstrated in at the University of Southern California. Each bot module is effectively a robot in its own right, and can move independently, flip over and rotate like wheels. They also have 3D accelerometers that let them know their precise orientation. The six sides of each module can dock with any other module. Once connected, the modules can communicate, coordinate shape changes and even transmit power. The bot's creators hope it will make a great working companion for places like, say, the Moon. Or Mars."
I'm afraid the Japanese lump looks much better it even demonstrates the units changing shape which is what its about I think :)
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http://unit.aist.go.jp/is/dsysd/mtran/English/exp
The robots have a high pitched and annoying sound! Consider my hearing checked!!
This isn't Voltron-like at all; Voltron was originally one robot that was split into five pieces by the evil witch's spell!
Why do I *know* that?!
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