Title :
An autonomous self-replicating robotic system
Author :
Suthakorn, Jackrit ; Cushing, A.B. ; Chirikjian, Gregory S.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Mech. Eng., Johns Hopkins Univ., Baltimore, MD, USA
Abstract :
The concept of self-replicating machines was introduced more than fifty years ago by John von Neumann. However, to our knowledge a fully autonomous self-replicating robot has not been implemented until now. Here we describe a fully autonomous prototype that demonstrates robotic self replication. This work builds on our previous results in remote-controlled robotic replication and semi-autonomous replicating robotic systems.
Keywords :
artificial life; mobile robots; prototypes; telerobotics; artificial life; autonomous self-replicating robotic system; controller subsystems; modular robots; remote-controlled robotic replication; robot prototype; semiautonomous replicating robot; Laboratories; Magnetic sensors; Magnets; Orbital robotics; Production facilities; Prototypes; Robot sensing systems; Robotic assembly; Robotics and automation; Self-replicating machines;
Conference_Titel :
Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics, 2003. AIM 2003. Proceedings. 2003 IEEE/ASME International Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7759-1
DOI :
10.1109/AIM.2003.1225085
