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Exploring the Next Step in Robotic Devices: A Senior Exhibition

This presentation by Simon Drandoff discusses the advancement of intelligent, autonomous robotic devices. It covers topics such as digital robotics, biomorphic robotics, Dr. Tilden's "BEAM" robotics, and the Robosapien. Discover the strengths, weaknesses, and potential applications of these technologies.

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Exploring the Next Step in Robotic Devices: A Senior Exhibition

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  1. What’s the next logical step in creating intelligent, autonomous robotic devices? A Senior Exhibition Project by Simon Drandoff.

  2. This presentation will include… • Introduction to Digital Robotics. • Kinds of Digital Robots. • Strengths and weaknesses of digital robotics. • The “Complexity Barrier”. • Introduction to Biomorphic robotics. • Strengths and weaknesses of Biomorphic robotics. • Introduction to Dr. Tilden’s “BEAM” robotics. • Introduction to the Robosapien.

  3. Digital Robotics

  4. Introduction to Digital Robotics • Programmed with If/Then statements, providing criteria and appropriate, pre-set behavior for each situation. • Sometimes lacks any sensory input, just following pre-set instructions. • Examples: QRio (Sony), Asimo (Honda)

  5. Kinds of Digital Robots • Entertainment (example: Sony Aibo or QRio) • Industrial (example: painting and welding arms) • Special-Effects (example: Jurrasic Park Dinosaurs) • Research-based (example: Mars Rover, Honda Humanoid)

  6. Strengths Precise, controllable movements. If/Then statements dictate exact behavior. Can repeat same task over and over. Weaknesses Can only deal with predicted events. Less scalable technology. Requires massive computing power for simple tasks. Usually not self-contained. (separate computer) Cannot function if damaged. Not suited to natural environment. Digital Robotics

  7. The Complexity Barrier • Computing power exponential to complexity in digital robotics. • Digital robots must be programmed by people. • Digital programming takes thousands of lines of code.

  8. Biomorphic Robotics

  9. Introduction to Biomorphic Robotics • Uses no programming. • Mimics organic life. • Actions dictated by physical design. • High survivability. • Produces own energy. • Motors are their own measure.

  10. Strengths Adaptable behavior to fit situation. Energy efficient. Durable. Renewable power source. Adaptable to damage. Protects self. Can survive outside laboratory environment. Weaknesses Random behavior. Not as taskable. Inexact movements. Not suited to “factory” environment. Reflexive. Biomorphic Robotics

  11. Dr. Tilden’s “BEAM” Robotics • What it means: Biology, Electronics, Aesthetics, Mechanics. • Design philosophy: Simplest possible design to perform a specific task. (No unessential features). • Little or no actual processing power necessary. • All functions performed automatically by design. • Motors are their own measure. (Power usage determines how much the motor has moved).

  12. The Robosapien

  13. Wow Wee Toys’ Robosapien • Uses Biomorphic technology. • Designed by Dr. Tilden himself. • 50% power efficient. • 84 programmable steps. • Tactile (touch) sensors. • Humanoid form. • Unique balance system.

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