2007-11-28

Superbots

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SuperBot
SuperBot is:

A robotic solution for carrying out complex tasks in space and on planetary surfaces, such as assembly, inspection, maintenance, habitat construction, surface landing, and exploration. The traditional approach of building separate robots for separate tasks is no longer adequate for affordable space exploration. We need robots that are:

Modular -- made of standardized plug-in units for easy assembly, repair, and expansion
Multifunctional -- having many uses
Reconfigurable -- the ability to change arrangement or shape on the fly
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congigurations
modular space hardware
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A Public Abstract.
Pictures Albums.
Movie Archive.
Educational Outreach.

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via: The SuperBots are Coming! | The Daily Galaxy: News from Planet Earth & Beyond
related:
Superbots In Action
Shape-shifting modular SuperBots evolving into our future overlords | SCI FI Tech for Thursday, February 22, 2007 | SCIFI.COM