Comments for Flexibility Envelope http://flexibilityenvelope.com SELF RECONFIGURING MODULAR ROBOTICS AND THE FUTURE CREATED Mon, 16 Apr 2012 22:04:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= Comment on Interview with Prof. Ramamoorthy about free agents and transfer learning in control of SRCMR in the tenth episode of the Flexible Elements podcast. by Interview on Flexibility Envelope and IT Conversations | Subramanian Ramamoorthy’s Weblog http://flexibilityenvelope.com/interview-with-prof-ramamoorthy-about-free-agents-and-transfer-learning-in-control-of-srcmr-in-the-tenth-episode-of-the-flexible-elements-podcast/comment-page-1#comment-10237 Interview on Flexibility Envelope and IT Conversations | Subramanian Ramamoorthy’s Weblog Mon, 16 Apr 2012 22:04:15 +0000 http://flexibilityenvelope.com/?p=2045#comment-10237 [...] http://flexibilityenvelope.com/interview-with-prof-ramamoorthy-about-free-agents-and-transfer-learni... [...] [...] http://flexibilityenvelope.com/interview-with-prof-ramamoorthy-about-free-agents-and-transfer-learni… [...]

]]> Comment on Cubelets used in the real world, and the awesomeness of modular robotics by Cubelets used in the real world and modular robotics | Robots and Robotics | Scoop.it http://flexibilityenvelope.com/cubelets-used-in-the-real-world-and-the-awesomeness-of-modular-robotics/comment-page-1#comment-10019 Cubelets used in the real world and modular robotics | Robots and Robotics | Scoop.it Sun, 01 Apr 2012 06:11:48 +0000 http://flexibilityenvelope.com/?p=1765#comment-10019 [...] flexibilityenvelope.com - Today, 1:11 AM [...] [...] flexibilityenvelope.com – Today, 1:11 AM [...]

]]> Comment on List of requirements for the connector used in Self-reconfiguring modular robotics, SRCMR by Per http://flexibilityenvelope.com/list-of-requirements-for-the-connector-used-in-self-reconfiguring-modular-robotics-srcmr/comment-page-1#comment-9524 Per Fri, 09 Mar 2012 05:57:02 +0000 http://flexibilityenvelope.com/?p=1761#comment-9524 Hi Prithvi >Impressive list. Thanks, and if you can think of any others please tell me! > I am working with modular robots and designing the connector is a huge challenge. It certainly is, and I will write more on the process of selecting requirements etc. > I have used some of the points of your list as basic requirement for the design. Can you tell me more which ones you select for your connector and why you think those were the most important for your connector and how it would be used? >Adding the section they belong to would be good.like Structure (scale, strength, type, mechanism) Neil D suggested that, and I think that sections would be great, but I could not think of which ones to use. I hope to do so in an update. Do you have a suggestion? (you can write just the numbers ex: A: 1, 2,5) Thanks, Per Hi Prithvi

>Impressive list.
Thanks, and if you can think of any others please tell me!

> I am working with modular robots and designing the connector is a huge challenge.
It certainly is, and I will write more on the process of selecting requirements etc.

> I have used some of the points of your list as basic requirement for the design.
Can you tell me more which ones you select for your connector and why you think those
were the most important for your connector and how it would be used?

>Adding the section they belong to would be good.like Structure (scale, strength, type, mechanism)
Neil D suggested that, and I think that sections would be great, but I could not think of which ones to use.
I hope to do so in an update. Do you have a suggestion? (you can write just the numbers ex: A: 1, 2,5)

Thanks,
Per

]]> Comment on List of requirements for the connector used in Self-reconfiguring modular robotics, SRCMR by Prithvi http://flexibilityenvelope.com/list-of-requirements-for-the-connector-used-in-self-reconfiguring-modular-robotics-srcmr/comment-page-1#comment-9496 Prithvi Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:53:38 +0000 http://flexibilityenvelope.com/?p=1761#comment-9496 Hi, Impressive list. I am working with modular robots and designing the connector is a huge challenge. I have used some of the points of your list as basic requirement for the design. Adding the section they belong to would be good. like Structure(scale, strength, type, mechanism), Energy, Communication etc. good job! prithvi Hi,

Impressive list. I am working with modular robots and designing the connector is a huge challenge.
I have used some of the points of your list as basic requirement for the design.
Adding the section they belong to would be good.
like Structure(scale, strength, type, mechanism), Energy, Communication etc.
good job!
prithvi

]]> Comment on Building and programming 1024 robots in ep 2 of the Flexible Elements Podcast with Michael Rubenstein by Oldsirhippy http://flexibilityenvelope.com/building-programming-1024-in-ep-2-of-the-flexible-elements-podcast-robots-with-michael-rubenstein/comment-page-1#comment-8569 Oldsirhippy Fri, 25 Nov 2011 11:06:17 +0000 http://flexibilityenvelope.com/?p=1359#comment-8569 Hi Michael, Have you thought of asking a musician to program the kilobots? I am sure that with the Kilobots tap dancing capabilities you would get some very interesting sounds, and possibly, even some music! The Kilobot is a great idea - but you do not have distributors in the UK and the French one doesn't seem to list it... I'd like to try out some of these to make a mechanical orrery! Perhaps one carrying the planet symbol and the others in a joined ring around the sun. Best wishes, Hi Michael,

Have you thought of asking a musician to program the kilobots? I am sure that with the Kilobots tap dancing capabilities you would get some very interesting sounds, and possibly, even some music!

The Kilobot is a great idea – but you do not have distributors in the UK and the French one doesn’t seem to list it…

I’d like to try out some of these to make a mechanical orrery! Perhaps one carrying the planet symbol and the others in a joined ring around the sun.

Best wishes,

]]> Comment on Rooms and living spaces in a SRCMR world by Travelling in a Self-Reconfiguring World « Flexibility Envelope http://flexibilityenvelope.com/rooms-and-living-spaces-in-a-srcmr-world/comment-page-1#comment-8103 Travelling in a Self-Reconfiguring World « Flexibility Envelope Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:15:39 +0000 http://flexibilityenvelope.com/?p=1695#comment-8103 [...] in a Self-Reconfiguring World As I wrote in “Rooms and living spaces in a SRCMR world” many things change when your living space becomes active and can do things for [...] [...] in a Self-Reconfiguring World As I wrote in “Rooms and living spaces in a SRCMR world” many things change when your living space becomes active and can do things for [...]

]]> Comment on The Cubelets from Modular Robotics have arrived at the Flexibility Envelope by Hardware is Hard…that is why we do Self-reconfiguring modular robotics « Flexibility Envelope http://flexibilityenvelope.com/the-cubelets-from-modular-robotics-have-arrived-at-the-flexibility-envelope/comment-page-1#comment-7311 Hardware is Hard…that is why we do Self-reconfiguring modular robotics « Flexibility Envelope Sat, 27 Aug 2011 23:25:31 +0000 http://flexibilityenvelope.com/?p=1645#comment-7311 [...] [...] [...] [...]

]]> Comment on Unboxing video of the Cubelets from Modular Robotics by A Few Reviews of Cubelets | Modular Robotics Community http://flexibilityenvelope.com/unboxing-video-of-the-cubelets-from-modular-robotics/comment-page-1#comment-7073 A Few Reviews of Cubelets | Modular Robotics Community Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:37:09 +0000 http://flexibilityenvelope.com/?p=1660#comment-7073 [...] at the Flexibility Envelope shot an unboxing video with some initial impressions. This entry was posted in Uncategorized by Eric Schweikardt. Bookmark the [...] [...] at the Flexibility Envelope shot an unboxing video with some initial impressions. This entry was posted in Uncategorized by Eric Schweikardt. Bookmark the [...]

]]> Comment on Juan Gonzalez Gomez talks about his open source 3D printable snake robots in the seventh episode of the Flexible Elements podacst! by Bob Brown http://flexibilityenvelope.com/juan-gonzalez-gomez-talks-about-his-open-source-3d-printable-snake-robots-in-the-seventh-episode-of-the-flexible-elements-podacst/comment-page-1#comment-7043 Bob Brown Mon, 08 Aug 2011 18:10:25 +0000 http://flexibilityenvelope.com/?p=1725#comment-7043 Dr. Gonzalez, Congratulations. I share your willingness to make your snake robot open source. I designed a snake robot which is all hydraulic and has no mechanical or electrical parts. It is also available to everyone. If interested to see how my snake robot works go to: http://www.inventwrite.com/brownsnake.htm Sincerely, Bob Brown Dr. Gonzalez,
Congratulations. I share your willingness to make your snake robot open source. I designed a snake robot which is all hydraulic and has no mechanical or electrical parts. It is also available to everyone.

If interested to see how my snake robot works go to: http://www.inventwrite.com/brownsnake.htm

Sincerely,
Bob Brown

]]> Comment on Unboxing video of the Cubelets from Modular Robotics by Jonas http://flexibilityenvelope.com/unboxing-video-of-the-cubelets-from-modular-robotics/comment-page-1#comment-6820 Jonas Tue, 19 Jul 2011 04:01:13 +0000 http://flexibilityenvelope.com/?p=1660#comment-6820 Hi, Very nice unboxing video. I couldn't resist ripping open the package right away, so my video starts with opening the inner box: http://neubertify.tumblr.com/post/7780164190/the-cubelets-arrived ;) Re the battery: It's a RCR123A 3.0V. Nevermind the battery being labeled 3.2V, it's sold as 3.0V everywhere. In the US you can buy them at the Battery Superstore: http://battery-superstore.com/Tenergy-RCR123A-3.0V-750mAh-LiFePO4-Rechargeable/M/B001B1IY2S.htm http://battery-superstore.com/10-pcs-Tenergy-RCR123A-3.0V-750mAh/M/B001BLS5OA.htm In Germany you can get batteries and charger with German plug from Conrad: http://www.conrad.de/ce/de/product/250440/LITHIUM-AKKU-CR123/SHOP_AREA_14717&promotionareaSearchDetail=005 http://www.conrad.de/ce/de/product/200076/LADEGERAeT-P-762XAKKU-CR123/SHOP_AREA_14719&promotionareaSearchDetail=005 Unless you live in Bhutan, it shouldn't be difficult finding spare batteries and a charger with the right plug :) Jonas Hi,

Very nice unboxing video. I couldn’t resist ripping open the package right away, so my video starts with opening the inner box: http://neubertify.tumblr.com/post/7780164190/the-cubelets-arrived ;)

Re the battery: It’s a RCR123A 3.0V. Nevermind the battery being labeled 3.2V, it’s sold as 3.0V everywhere.

In the US you can buy them at the Battery Superstore:
http://battery-superstore.com/Tenergy-RCR123A-3.0V-750mAh-LiFePO4-Rechargeable/M/B001B1IY2S.htm
http://battery-superstore.com/10-pcs-Tenergy-RCR123A-3.0V-750mAh/M/B001BLS5OA.htm

In Germany you can get batteries and charger with German plug from Conrad:
http://www.conrad.de/ce/de/product/250440/LITHIUM-AKKU-CR123/SHOP_AREA_14717&promotionareaSearchDetail=005
http://www.conrad.de/ce/de/product/200076/LADEGERAeT-P-762XAKKU-CR123/SHOP_AREA_14719&promotionareaSearchDetail=005

Unless you live in Bhutan, it shouldn’t be difficult finding spare batteries and a charger with the right plug :)

Jonas

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