
But what counts is the diversity of possiblities achieved by the modular design at work in Superbot developed at University of Southern California.
Superbot consists of module-blocks which can arrange themselves into a number of different shapes, among them a humanoid and the above-mentioned caterpillar.
"Each "Superbot" module is effectively a robot in its own right. The modules can move independently, flip over and rotate like wheels, and have 3D accelerometers that let them know their precise orientation."
Videos: rolling like a wheel, inching along like a caterpillar, climbing slopes, climbing ropes and finally walking like a humanoid.
(via NewScientist)
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