Miniaturization and drive evaluation of modular robot by 3D printer

Abstract

The modular robot is constructed by the same shape and function module. The robot can transform and exchange, because it is multiple modules and function. In previous paper, we manufactured the module by 3D printer, and evaluated the mechanical function of the simple module and modular robot. In this paper, the module is miniaturized and joint parts are improved. Joint parts are used tenon joint in place of ball joint. Additionally, we confirmed the validity of the driving modular robot by comparing the previous.