Interactive Robogami

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Zhao, Wei, M. Eng. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
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Wojciech Matusik.
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Abstract
In this work, we propose a system that allows casual users to design ground robots that can be easily fabricated with a 3D printer. The system leverages a database of examples created by expert roboticists. A composition tool imbedded in this system allows the users to create new designs by composing parts from the robots in this database. The system automatically ensures that the assembled robot is fabricable and that it can locomote forward while still giving creative freedom to users. Keywords: digital fabrication, data-drive methods, design, robotics.
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Thesis: M. Eng., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 2015.
 
This electronic version was submitted by the student author. The certified thesis is available in the Institute Archives and Special Collections.
 
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 43-46).
 
Date issued
2015
URI
http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/100861
Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Keywords
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
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