2015 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
Development of Harnessless Microrobot with Mouted Neural Networks IC
Project/Area Number |
25420226
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Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
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Allocation Type | Multi-year Fund |
Section | 一般 |
Research Field |
Intelligent mechanics/Mechanical systems
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Research Institution | Nihon University |
Principal Investigator |
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Project Period (FY) |
2013-04-01 – 2016-03-31
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Keywords | マイクロロボット / MEMS / 昆虫型ロボット / ニューラルネットワーク / 人工筋肉 / 人工筋肉ワイヤー / PZT / 歩行ロボット |
Outline of Final Research Achievements |
Microrobot with mounted neural network IC was developed. The robot size was less than 5mm of total length. Micro components with high accuracy were fabricated by MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical Systems). A rotary actuator composed of shape memory alloy or piezoelectric element that showed displacement as material property was built in the robot body. Artificial neural networks that mimicked the brain of real organisms were developed by electrical circuits.For the miniaturization of the circuit, CMOS ICs were fabricated and mounted on the robot. Only external power supply was connected to the robot. This robot realized the hexapod foot step locomotion similar to insects.
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Free Research Field |
工学
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