プログラム可能な運動を実現するスマート自律アクティブ粒子としてのブレインボット
Brainbots as smart autonomous active particles with programmable motion
内部振動子と音響・磁気センサ、マイコンを搭載した小型ロボットで、水平振動によるサイクロイド軌道を利用して、弾道的運動からランダムウォーク的拡散運動まで多様な動態をプログラム可能にした。
著者: M. Noirhomme, I. Mammadli, N. Vanesse, J. Pande, A. -S. Smith, N. Vandewalle
分類: cs.RO, cond-mat.soft
原文アブストラクト
We present an innovative robotic device designed to provide controlled motion for studying active matter. Motion is driven by an internal vibrator powered by a small rechargeable battery. The system integrates acoustic and magnetic sensors along with a programmable microcontroller. Unlike conventional vibrobots, the motor induces horizontal vibrations, resulting in cycloidal trajectories that have been characterized and optimized. Portions of these orbits can be utilized to create specific motion patterns. As a proof of concept, we demonstrate how this versatile system can be exploited to develop active particles with varying dynamics, ranging from ballistic motion to run-and-tumble diffusive behavior.