Beam Robotics and Nervous Systems

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BEAMROBOTICS AND NERVOUS SYSTEMS


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CONTENTS:-

IntroductionNervous networksSome examples

Problems in conventional robotsSolutionsAdvantagesApplicationsConclusion


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INTRODUCTION

The word beam in BEAM Robotics is anacronym for Biology, Electronics, Aesthetics ,and Mechanics.The basic BEAM principles focus on astimulus response based ability within amachine.


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COND

The main aim is 1.Use minimalist electronics2.Recycle and reuse components out of techno

scrap3.Use radiant energy (solar power)


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COND

Beam devices come in infinite shapes and sizes.The brain used to control BEAM life forms arevery simple compared to rats-nets of wiring

circuitary in conventional robots.These brains also called as Nervous Networks


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NERVOUS NETWORKS

The Nervous network is an interconnection ofbasic element circuits called the Pulse DelayCirciut .

The pulse delay circuit acting like a neuron andgenerating a square wave and hence functioningas an oscillator.A real-time non-linear analog control systememulating a low-level peripheral spinal system


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NERVOUS NETWORKS

The individual neurons are based on the self -resettingdifferentiators with an avalanche gain greater than theirdecay valueNervous nets are to neural nets the same way peripheralspinal system are to the brainApproximations of biologic and autonomic and somaticsystems


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NEURON

The pulse delay circuit acts as an artificial neuronThese are connected in seriesWhich may be controlled remotely or in response to localsensor stimulation.


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SOME ARE EXAMPLES:

1. Slitters2. walkers3. Sliders4. Crawlers5. Turbots6. Jumpers7. Rollers8. poppers


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THE SPIDER


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PHOTOVORE


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THE MOBY PHOTOVORE NERVOUS NETWORK


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PROBLEMS IN CONVENTIONAL ROBOTS

They require precise synchronizing control circuitryRequires elaborate arrangement of feedbacksystem

Extremely complex and expensive to build even toaccomplish to build the simple tasks Enormous power requirements on central

processing systemsEven though small problem occurs it will cause tototal system failures..


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SOLUTIONS

By providing a completely different control systemrather than central processor.Using by "Reconfigurable central network

oscillator By utilize of Pulse delay circuit.


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ADVATNTAGES

1. The pulse delay circuit is very inexpensive2. Power requirements are very small3. Requiring no microprocessor4. The process controls the self stabilizing.


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APPLICATIONS OF NN

1. To nullify complex circuitry in the control of thelocomotion of the robot

2. The limb processes for smoother performance,

and facilitate the many different types of sensors3. in different industries like video camera

transmitting signals to a remote recorder.4. Simple household chores such as dusting and

cleaning floors..


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COND ..

Because of its versatility and low cost the potentialapplications are unlimited.

Swarms of BEAM could cut, vaccum our home

and work place Scrub out toxic chemical tanks Hunt down insect pests, re-seed the rain forest


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CONCLUSION

The future of BEAM is brighter as a clear sky sun.From a state of hobby it will emerges as a branchof study.

The BEAM robots cists hope to see all the sorts oftiny robotic creatures lurking in the shadows of ourlives.Performing menial and repetitive tasks with hive-like efficiency.The possibilities are endless.


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