Our mission is to research, design, and fabricate tiny robots on the micro- or nanoscale (microbots or nanobots) that are able to self-assemble into various shapes. Initially, the shapes can be two-dimensional, but eventually we would like to build them up to three-dimensional structures because those would be much more adaptable and productive in the real world.
Project Scope
This project involves prototyping quasi-spherical robots using a 3D printer and a microcontroller. The microcontroller will then be programmed so that the assembly can be tested, validating that it accomplishes its intended functions. We aim to repeat the development process on smaller scales, which presents potential challenges that we look forward to overcoming. These challenges include finding smaller parts to fit the design and testing the connections between robots on a smaller scale. This project will aid the rapid prototyping process for engineers, help teachers visually explain concepts to their students, and so much more.