David Wilkie's Bio-Inspired Robot Project
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| + | This class is emphasizing the construction of comprehensive models for bio-inspired robots. "Bio-inspired" means inspired by evolution's solutions to various problems (my definition). For example, ant colonies use a | ||
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| + | For most students in the class, the initial model is, somewhat paradoxically, the physical model. That is, it is some lego or similar creation capable of undertaking some bio-inspired gait (wheels need not apply). This is an ideal initial model due to the simplicity and versatility of legos. Prototyping with legos can occur much quicker than in a CAD system (at for users with no experience with CAD). | ||
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| + | Software, hardware, power, sensors and their interactions | ||
| + | CAD/3D/Assembly Modeling | ||
| + | Geometry, topology, constraints, joints and features | ||
| + | Functional Modeling | ||
| + | Intended use (or function) for the device (note, device may have other unintended functions or uses) | ||
| + | Behavioral Modeling | ||
| + | System inputs/outputs, motion characteristic, etc that achieve the function | ||
| + | Physics-based modeling | ||
| + | Statics, kinematics, dynamics and laws of physics | ||
| + | Information Modeling | ||
| + | Data, relationships, semantics (meaning) | ||
Revision as of 15:33, 6 October 2006
This class is emphasizing the construction of comprehensive models for bio-inspired robots. "Bio-inspired" means inspired by evolution's solutions to various problems (my definition). For example, ant colonies use a
For most students in the class, the initial model is, somewhat paradoxically, the physical model. That is, it is some lego or similar creation capable of undertaking some bio-inspired gait (wheels need not apply). This is an ideal initial model due to the simplicity and versatility of legos. Prototyping with legos can occur much quicker than in a CAD system (at for users with no experience with CAD).
Software, hardware, power, sensors and their interactions CAD/3D/Assembly Modeling Geometry, topology, constraints, joints and features Functional Modeling Intended use (or function) for the device (note, device may have other unintended functions or uses) Behavioral Modeling System inputs/outputs, motion characteristic, etc that achieve the function Physics-based modeling Statics, kinematics, dynamics and laws of physics Information Modeling Data, relationships, semantics (meaning)
