Distributed control of a segmented and shape memory alloy actuated biologically inspired robot

Today's robots are limited in mobility, flexibility, and scalability. Their rigid bodies prevent operation in many environments and often restrict movement to a two-dimensional space. Most robotic vehicles cannot operate in a confined space or unstructured terrain and are incapable of climbing...

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Main Author: Schubert, Oliver John
Language:en
Published: 2005
Online Access:http://etd.lib.montana.edu/etd/2005/schubert/SchubertO0805.pdf