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Morphing robot concepts (Patreon)

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2021-08-16 10:47:09
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Here's next week's video, early for Patrons. This one is a bit more exploration in to morphing robots - Soft Robots and Tensegrity play a part in this somewhere which I've previously explored.

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Shape-Shifting Morphing Robot Concepts

I've previously attempted a soft inflatable robots, and a Tensegrity structure with a view to building a morphing robot. This time I'm looking at Erik Aberg's Ghost Kubes and deciding if this is a good way to make a morphing robot that can change shape to move along omni-directionally. Eric's channel: https://www.youtube.com/erikabergworks You can support me on Patreon or buy my Merchandise: *************************** Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/xrobots Merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/james-bruton *************************** Affiliate links - I will get some money of you use them to sign up or buy something: *************************** Matterhackers 3D printing supplies: http://www.matterhackers.com?aff=7500 Music for your YouTube videos: http://share.epidemicsound.com/xrobots *************************** Other socials: *************************** Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xrobotsuk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/xrobotsuk/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/xrobotsuk *************************** CAD and Code for my projects: https://github.com/XRobots Huge thanks to my Patrons, without whom my standard of living would drastically decline. Like, inside out-Farm Foods bag decline. Plus a very special shoutout to Lulzbot, Inc who keep me in LulzBot 3D printers and support me via Patreon. HARDWARE/SOFTWARE Below you can also find a lot of the typical tools, equipment and supplies used in my projects: Filament from: https://www.3dfuel.com/ Lulzbot 3D Printers: http://bit.ly/2Sj6nil Lincoln Electric Welder: https://bit.ly/2Rqhqos CNC Router: https://bit.ly/2QdsNjt Ryobi Tools: http://bit.ly/2RhArcD Axminster Micro Lathe: http://bit.ly/2Sj6eeN 3D Printer Filament: http://bit.ly/2PdcdUu Soldering Iron: http://bit.ly/2DrNWDR Vectric CNC Software: http://bit.ly/2zxpZqv Why not join my community, who are mostly made up of actual geniuses. There’s a Facebook group and everything: https://www.facebook.com/groups/287089964833488/ XROBOTS Former toy designer, current YouTube maker and general robotics, electrical and mechanical engineer, I’m a fan of doing it yourself and innovation by trial and error. My channel is where I share some of my useful and not-so-useful inventions, designs and maker advice. Iron Man is my go-to cosplay, and 3D printing can solve most issues - broken bolts, missing parts, world hunger, you name it. XRobots is the community around my content where you can get in touch, share tips and advice, and more build FAQs, schematics and designs are also available.

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Anonymous

hmmm - you can't have a robotics channel and have a time turntable that has to be rotated by hand!!!! (6:34) :-) Another great video... interesting concept.

XRobots
>>65876023

That's essentially what it needs to do, but I don't like to make direct copies ;-)

Al Pieroway

I was watching a new post by Maker's Muse that went into flexible 3D printed joints. I wondered if you had thought of this type of joints for some of your morphing designs. It would certainly take some work to perfect but might work for the earlier cube ideas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMA7aWCoWJ4

XRobots
>>65879509

I'd probably just use TPU/Ninjalflex and either screw it on as usual or possibly do a dual-extruder print to combine it with a rigid material. The actual structure needs considering - I think I may have to join at the very corner points as well to get all the sections to move independently.

Anonymous

James, I just watched the video. Looks super cool. what about incorporating linear actuators or (sort of) long solenoid arms that can extend past the range of motion of the servos? Maybe place them in the voids where the outer case is all tpu for a "longer stretch?" Cheers!

XRobots
>>65938331

The skin needs to be stretchy because it won't deform anymore. That's why I was thinking about the Ghost Kube structure - so each 'panel' can kind of turn inside out.

Anonymous

What about using something like a yoga ball.

XRobots
>>65938677

Yeah I could make or find stretch skins I guess - or use a lot of bungee cord around a structure or something - that makes me think about Tensegrity again ;-)