Squirmer (BEAM)
Encyclopedia
In BEAM robotics
, a squirmer is a stationary robot
that performs an interesting action (usually by moving some sort of limbs or appendages).
BEAM robotics
The word "beam" in BEAM robotics is an acronym for Biology, Electronics, Aesthetics, and Mechanics. This is a term that refers to a style of robotics...
, a squirmer is a stationary robot
Robot
A robot is a mechanical or virtual intelligent agent that can perform tasks automatically or with guidance, typically by remote control. In practice a robot is usually an electro-mechanical machine that is guided by computer and electronic programming. Robots can be autonomous, semi-autonomous or...
that performs an interesting action (usually by moving some sort of limbs or appendages).
Genera
- Magbots: Utilize magnetic fields for their mode of animation.
- Flagwavers: Move a display (or "flag") around at a certain frequency.
- Heads: Pivot and follow some detectable phenonomena, such as a light (These are popular in the BEAM community. They can be stand-alone robots, but are more often incorporated into a larger robot.).
- Vibrators: Use a small pager motor with an offcenter weight to shake themselves about.