Unknown - Self Assembling Robotic Cluster
Another self-similar robot capable of self-assembly and self-organization.
Tonchidot - Augmented Reality
Tonchidot is a leading developer of mobile applications. Based in Tokyo, believes in using ideas in clever, amusing and imaginative ways. Our mission is to create a world of wit, parallel to our real world, where witty technology and sensibility are used to find witty solutions. Our Sekai Camera (”World Camera” in Japanese) is a real-world interface for the iPhone that connects real and virtual worlds, allowing anybody to create, experience and participate in both.
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MultiScale Robotics Lab, ETH Zurich - StomachBot: Magnetic Self-Assembly of Swallowable Modular Robots
Modular robotic system that can be swallowed and will assemble inside the G.I. Tract for therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. This research involves the investigation of the self-assembly of the ARES robot inside the stomach. Using a specific magnet configuration on the connection face, assembly success rates of up to 90% are possible.
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Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) - Shade Pixel
Instead of using a traditional 2-dimensional display surface, Shade Pixel renders information using a deformable skin surface which provides a 3-dimensional texture to its output. The device uses a dot-matrix array of solenoids attached to a flexible Spandex skin. When sent the proper signals, the solenoids move in and out to create characters which rise and fall from the surface.
Shuhei Miyashita, Juan Pablo Carbajal, Max Lungarella, and Rolf Pfeifer - Tribolon
Taking inspiration from biological examples of self-assembly, this robot is built of built a series of modular robotic systems consisting of cm size autonomous plastic tiles capable of aggregation on the surface of water.
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Missile Defense Agency’s MKV-L - Multiple Kill Vehicle
The device — meant to be used in a bundle of missile interceptors deployed by a larger “carrier” — has apparently just completed its first flight test.
Unknown - AR Encyclopedia
Superimposed 3d-content on a classical encyclopedia. Spatial and interesting.
Unknown - Hexapod Robot CNC Router
Incredible robotic creation device. Just imagine if we had swarms of synced devices.
