HOWSTUFFWORKS “HOW REAL TRANSFORMERS WORK”
This article starts off by comparing Transformers to existing self-reconfiguring robotics and its principles, then discusses various versions for an audience of any level of technical background.
Futuristic Chembots Squeeze Through Small Spaces
FUTURISTIC CHEMBOTS SQUEEZE THROUGH SMALL SPACES
Size does matter, and they’re calling it ChemBots. See how DARPA is interested in & funding projects involving shape-changing robots. Its applications, biodegradability, and how caterpillar research is being used are discussed.
Futuristic Chembots Squeeze Through Small Spaces by LiveScience
A general classification of the modular robots
A GENERAL CLASSIFICATION OF THE MODULAR ROBOTS
Wondering how versions of modular robots are being classified? Check out this concise diagram which covers some of the topological and dimensional aspects. Versions and researchers in the field are alse included.
A General Classification of the Modular Robots by IEA Robotics