Post by neil on Apr 26, 2021 7:43:29 GMT
Agricultural and construction robots are incredibly useful for all manner of jobs around a community. They are commonplace in large settlements, but bulky to transport to outlying regions and can be difficult to repair while far from supplies.
The solution is the "flat pack" robot.
Rather than an entire robot, the "flat pack" robot comes a collection of joint assemblies. Each "joint" comprises a motor, some sensors, and a mesh network node. The owner must supply their own set of thick industrial bioplastic sheets. A 3ax, laser cutter, or even a hand saw, cuts the sheets into panels that slot and bolt together to form the robot's limbs. The owner assembles the limbs, attaches the joint actuators, and the joints communicate and learn the precise details of how this body moves.
As pieces wear out or break, they can be easily replaced with bioplastic or wood. New tool designs can be downloaded from CommCore and made on site.
Most such robots are low, multi-legged affairs with two "arms" that can be joined if more strength is needed. Most come with telepresence connections for direct operator control when needed.
The solution is the "flat pack" robot.
Rather than an entire robot, the "flat pack" robot comes a collection of joint assemblies. Each "joint" comprises a motor, some sensors, and a mesh network node. The owner must supply their own set of thick industrial bioplastic sheets. A 3ax, laser cutter, or even a hand saw, cuts the sheets into panels that slot and bolt together to form the robot's limbs. The owner assembles the limbs, attaches the joint actuators, and the joints communicate and learn the precise details of how this body moves.
As pieces wear out or break, they can be easily replaced with bioplastic or wood. New tool designs can be downloaded from CommCore and made on site.
Most such robots are low, multi-legged affairs with two "arms" that can be joined if more strength is needed. Most come with telepresence connections for direct operator control when needed.
- Dimensions: 2 to 3 metres, 50 to 1000kn
- Power source: Varies, often industrial cells
- Availability: Common
- Cost: 500 to 10,000cs. Flat-pack robots are typically around half the price of equivalent pre-made robots
- Tags: Rough and ready, easy to repair, imprecise