We have proposed a new reconfigurable parallel image processing system in which three-dimensional (3D) LSI is used. A new dynamical multi-context reconfiguration scheme is employed in this system. This scheme can decrease the number of instructions between a reconfigurable processing element array and control RISC processor, and also enable efficient execution of various image processing functi...

This paper is concerned with a pipelined reconfigurable architecture for implementing image processing algorithms useful for robotic navigation. The computational complexity and the real-time application of these such algorithms suggest a custom hardware approach, but the wide quantity of different algorithms useful for different tasks suggest a software reconfigurable approach. In this way, a ...

This paper introduces the theoretical design of reconfigurable machine tools using modular design approach. First, the general concept of modular robot and its growing need is introduced. Second, the design of reconfigurable parallel kinematic machines is discussed and the geometric modeling of such figures is presented and explained, and potential applications are described. Finally, a case st...

The development of mobile robot platforms for inspection has gained traction in recent years with the rapid advancement hardware and software. However, conventional robots are unable to address challenge operating extreme environments where is required traverse narrow gaps highly cluttered areas restricted access. This paper presents MIRRAX, a that been designed meet these challenges capability...

The upper limb exoskeleton rehabilitation robot can realize the partial functional compensation of and complete various types training for each joint limb. However, existing robots are lack flexible reconfigurability, which difficult to meet diversified patient objects needs, have some problems, such as insufficient motion compliance, poor portability, wearing comfort. To effectively solve abov...

This paper presents a role-based approach to the problem of controlling locomotion of chain-type self-reconfigurable robots. In role-based control, all modules are controlled by identical controllers. Each controller consists of several playable roles and a role-selection mechanism. A role represents the motion of a module and how it synchronizes with connected modules. A controller selects whi...

Dynamic power sharing is used to extend the operation time of self-reconfigurable modular robots [1]. In this area of research, power and energy consumption has consistently been a critical factor in the determination of a robot’s operation time. To this end, a method to dynamically share power would enable the robot to extend its operation time and allow it to function well beyond its individu...

Configuration of a reconfigurable modular system is a tough issue because the possible configurations or structures grow exponentially with the number of modules. A library of the non‐isomorphic configurations should be set up as a database for configuration design and control. In this paper, we propose a matrix‐based enumerating approach for the non‐isomorphic configurati...

This paper represents the state of the art development on the field of artificial multi-robot organisms. It briefly considers mechatronic development, sensor and computational equipment, software framework and introduces one of the Grand Challenges for swarm and reconfigurable robotics.