tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17644478.post114397028099729116..comments2024-01-19T18:40:32.771+08:00Comments on Robots - Because humans deserve better.: Insect in ExplorationVadakkepathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11146644521791041552noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17644478.post-1144676238871837932006-04-10T21:37:00.000+08:002006-04-10T21:37:00.000+08:00regarding the comment posted by Chua Xiaoping Shon...regarding the comment posted by Chua Xiaoping Shona:<BR/><BR/>I think in many cases this is wrong. I do not know what you are thinking of by mentioning "large area" and "small area", but for the exploration of a mountained area with a size of 10square-kilometers it could be more efficient to use 100 tiny camera-equipped bee-like Biomimetics than for example 1 big drone which gives you only a picture from above, whereas the Biomimitics can swarm and take a better look at certain places of higher interest. And even robots which can move on the ground could have many problems if it is for example a wooded area.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17644478.post-1144226806243403032006-04-05T16:46:00.000+08:002006-04-05T16:46:00.000+08:00U0308353 Chua Xiaoping ShonaThe idea of using smal...U0308353 Chua Xiaoping Shona<BR/><BR/>The idea of using small scale robot to do exploration can be interesting. But I think that the size of robots used for exploration has to be with respect to the area for exploring.<BR/>If the area is large, it maybe useful in using bigger robots. If the area is small, using of smaller robots will be good.Industryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07147514266441490746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17644478.post-1144138318083474152006-04-04T16:11:00.000+08:002006-04-04T16:11:00.000+08:00U0204511 Tan Chin HiongThis is indeed a very basic...U0204511 Tan Chin Hiong<BR/><BR/>This is indeed a very basic yet effective idea. In fact, this is how insects have survived all this while. As mentioned above, the communication and the sharing of information will be a major consideration. I would also like to point out another consideration which is power management. How are these small robots going to power themselves? Motor drive, logic circuits, processors, sensors, communications, etc. There needs to be a renewable power source such as solar power to continously power these little robots for extended campaign missions.<BR/><BR/>My 2 cents.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17644478.post-1144000741531186122006-04-03T01:59:00.000+08:002006-04-03T01:59:00.000+08:00U0205383NEETI WARRIERThe blog entry made pretty in...U0205383<BR/>NEETI WARRIER<BR/><BR/>The blog entry made pretty interesting reading. Though the first line, that is the reference to "1000 millimeter-scale robots" was rather misleading as the robots were being compared to insects. Or does it mean 'of the order' of millimeters? <BR/><BR/>Like Chew Jian Qiang has mentioned, the robustness of these micro-bots in extreme conditions (for example, strong undercurrents and unpredictable situations such as the appearance of an inquisitive sea creature) is rather doubtful. Even for exploration on Mars, wouldnt it be more practical to have bigger sized robots rather than miniature ones considering the undulating terrain and deep crevices a robot may encounter? For instance, a robot of the size of a bug could easily fall into a narrow yet deep crevice never to resurface again whereas a bigger bot has a greater chance of survival. <BR/><BR/>Why then is there a need to miniaturize the robots used for such a purpose? Unless its assumed that the robots intended for space exploration are to leverage on their ability to fly or, the capacity limitations of the vehicle transporting them... <BR/><BR/>However, I disagree with Zhai Ning. I do think smooth, effective coordination between the robots is feasible in the long run. Remember the video shown in the lecture on the "Ballroom dancing" act of the robots? Before seeing the video, I could hardly envisage such a smooth act by robots! Now i'd say the avenues for development are limitless...<BR/><BR/>Another concern is the proposed availability of robo-bugs at as low a price as 10$!! In a world where one's privacy is hardly guaranteed anymore, such an innovation at such a low price, would only exacerbate the situation. To ensure such devices are not misused would be cumbersome unless distribution itself is restricted.Industryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07147514266441490746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17644478.post-1143991968746848552006-04-02T23:32:00.000+08:002006-04-02T23:32:00.000+08:00U0307717 Chew Jian QiangWell, personally I think t...U0307717 Chew Jian Qiang<BR/><BR/>Well, personally I think that having lots of small robots to do exploration is a good idea, but in places with harsh conditions, that would be a big problem. <BR/><BR/>If you do not know yet, Mars have much much harsher climate conditions than Earth. Can something that small be able to resist such conditions? A gust of wind might blow the little critters to god-knows-where. Well, it might be a good thing if the god-knows-where is the other side of the Mars where it cannot be reached the the insectbots walked. Exploring more ground with the aid of the climate. However, if the god-knows-where is somewhere at the bottom of a cliff, chances are the insects would have had their components everywhere.<BR/><BR/>As we enter the nano-age, I think we are capable of making such army of explorers. Even flying ones. This would bring good news to those to rescue teams throughout the world. The little critters could be sent out to find survivors of a disaster.<BR/><BR/>However, with the inventions of these insectbots, I think that invasion of privacy cases will increase. Bugs crawling up a bathroom wall may seem harmless, until you realize its a micro camera-mounted 'robug'. *SCREAMS* Not even Baygon will be able to keep them away.<BR/><BR/>Having said that, I do believe that someday, insectbots will be of very good use to mankind, provided they do not evolve themselves. (Anyone who has read Michael Crichton's 'PREY' will know.)Industryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07147514266441490746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17644478.post-1143984949552581702006-04-02T21:35:00.000+08:002006-04-02T21:35:00.000+08:00U0307999ZHAI NINGthat is something that i can expe...U0307999<BR/>ZHAI NING<BR/><BR/>that is something that i can expect from hollywood movie. What i want to talk about here is that how we can coordinate those small scale robotics.<BR/><BR/>In lecture, we learn that it is relativly difficult to let so many robotics coordinate each other. but after listen to the industry talk, we found out that is it that some times we are too stingy to expect all the 'desired functions' from robotics?<BR/><BR/>It may upset some professors, but is it possible that we can come up with some 'simple' coordinated robotics? without very complex tasks, functions, or traits? It may only need to go into the mine and find if it is ok to explore further, or just do some simple exhausted search may be not the most efficient or powerful, but the idea here is some simple or primary method maybe serve better, and serve early for the human being's present difficultes. <BR/><BR/>Hope it is not whay i think, but i hope it can help ourselves to rethink the way we deal with the issue of robotics.Securityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16693455710733429565noreply@blogger.com