EECS 298-sa
An Emerging Set of Links to Related Web Pages
Space Structures
Biomimetics
(Europen Space Agency)
Research
statement by Wei-Min Shen
MultiShady:
A Bipartite Heterogeneous Unit Modular Self-Reconfigurable Robot
for Assembling Space Trusses
The
Tensegrity-Truss as a Model for Spine Mechanics: Biotensegrity
by Dr. Stephen M. Levin
Truss
Structures -- by UniStates Corporation
Robotic Space
Workers of the Future
Graph
Grammars for Self Assembling Robotic Systems by E. Klavins
et.al.
Modular Components and Connectors
The Construction Site
-- Blocks and building toys
In particular: K'nex,
Knupferli,
Polydron,
GeoFix,
LEGO,
Straws,
Zome, Zoob,
...
Connecting outlet
plates
"...Silicon Latching
Snap Fasteners for Micro Assembly" (PDF)
"Reconnectable
Joints for Self-Reconfigurable Robots" (PDF)
Robotics Components
Biomimetic
self-assembly of a functional asymmetrical electronic device
CotsBots:
Sarah Bergbreiter's MS work on inexpensive robots.
PolyBots:
similar modules from Xerox PARC.
Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
A
list of self-assembly technologies for MEMS compiled by William
J. Holtz in 2002 for EECS 290G (micro-robotics).
A review in
SCIENCE by George Whitesides -- Clearifies terminology
and gives a vision of where self-assembly is headed.
George Whitesides' group
website and publication list
"Towards
the self-assembly of arbitrary 3-D structures"
Presentation by William J. Holtz (2003) It summarizes
definitions of self-assembly from the literature and gives a vision
of what is necessary for the next leap in self-assembly.
Smartdust
Research Overview
"Out-of-Plane
Motion of Assembled Microstructures ..." Paper by M. Last, V. Subramaniam, K.S.J.
Pister
Nanotechnology
Nano
Assembly, Dictionary and Links
Micro and Nano Assembly at Zyvex
Moletronics:
Transforming Nanotechnology and Nanocomputers from Vision to
Reality
NASA and
Self-Replicating Systems: Implications for Nanotechnology
Art
Olson's work on a self-assembling virus model. See the 2nd movie
on this page (yellow pieces in jar)
Complexity Theory
Santa Fe Institute is the leader
in the area
of complexity theory
The complexity theory simulator developed at Santa Fe, called
Swarm
A good paper from the Santa Fe Institute on simulating
stigmergic a system
AI, Cooperative Agents, Life ...
Simulation of
Self-Replication
Biomimicry:
Technology inspired by Nature
Robotics: Self-replication
from random parts
"Signs of Life" by Sole and Goodwin, a good introduction to
biological complexity, including swarm behavior.
A
good introductory paper to the theory of self-organizing systems
Swarm-Bots --
(work overview and links)
Cellular Aspects of Pattern Formation: "The Problem of Assembly"
by Gary W. Grimes & Karl J. Aufderheide
UCB library call number: BIOS QH491.G75 1991
(Short book for biology oriented people)
General Concepts
Self-Assembly
of Nanosystems and Microsystems
Thoughts
and References on Self-Assembly by David Garmire
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