A Worm-like Robot Built from Compliant Modular Mesh

Narrated video of the first version of Compliant Modular Mesh Worm (CMMWorm) robot.
CMMWorm utilizes a compliant mesh actuated at modular segments to create waveforms along its body. These waveforms can generate peristaltic motion of the body similar to that of an earthworm. The modular mesh is constructed from 3-D printed and commercially available parts allowing for the testing of a variety of components that can be easily interchanged. The six-segment robot can traverse flat ground and pipes.
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[@notlessgrossman163]

Good show, makes me realize how technologically advanced the snails in my aquarium are.

[@EthanBWeather]

Really, really weird but also really, really cool

[@cunningwolf4516]

Has potential

[@mishmashmedley]

my thoughts exactly

[@muhammadivana4055]

To be a pillow?

[@AtomkeySinclair]

Put this in a tube that has an ID appropriately sized. Preferably clear to demonstrate. This could be applied to internal inspection of various pipes. From full size pipelines, to smaller scale. Could be adapted to 'clean' the inside surface. Need to figure out a way to turn corners inside. Perhaps a coaxial design - one 'worm' inside another similar structure.

[@-yfm-]

Much of the movement was gliding backwards, try putting rubber feet on it.

[@colleenforrest7936]

[ YouFearMe ] or gekko tape

[@-yfm-]

I don't know, seems a bit to strong for the servos and rubber feet would probably have the same effect. But for climbing walls it seems perfect!

[@absalomdraconis]

Needs grasping caterpillar feet, I think.

[@mokutomedia1253]

I advise backward facing hooks. That way you get traction in the correct direction. These hooks could be mad out of anything really.

[@-yfm-]

Mokuto Media, Maybe if you made the feet really thin, the robot is so light it probably wouldn't be able to use normal cylindrical feet. Still think something like gecko-tape would work really well since the robot's walk cycle allows for it and gives the robot the ability to climb up walls.

[@lorenzonotarianni1667]

Looks as if it takes two steps forward and one step back

[@BioClone]

closer to human more than a worm... xD (behaviour)

[@mishmashmedley]

very good start. i can see how useful this kind of platform could be

[@Killykat]

Like how?

[@minseokkim6443]

it really moves like living thing with a small number of actuators. it's suprising!

[@betojasz]

I suggest you to put a distance sensor in one side. With this you can calculate the speed of the worm. Next step is to put a genetic algoritm to find the best walking-worm speed style! Why not? or a reinforcement learning, rewarding the actions that make de worm go forward and faster, punishing backwards and see if that Worm find the best way to move by themself!! Thanxxxxx, great job!

[@chowstar1]

2000 years later...

[@Powerracer251]

What the hell is that slapping? Sounds like someone was a little too excited to build this robot.

[@suudikhoirulanam9279]

Maybe it can be a pillow

[@tinker7722]

Great! Amoeba! Beautiful peristaltic movement!

[@roidroid]

Very impressive for only 7 actuators.

[@Aurora.Victoria.Maxwell]

Very interesting concept👍

[@matthewmackenzie3504]

Great for deep sea research

[@petercsakvari5519]

Or use something with caterpillars ? Like the deep sea diamond mines use ... ppl wants to find a use for a useless thing so bad, they forget that we already have way more effective solutions.

[@haruruben]

I name this Slugbot! But...Maybe these could be used to create “muscles” as part of a more complex system of motion?

[@Mr-Ad-196]

Mathy Don that sound like a good idea

[@petercsakvari5519]

Like we dont have hydraulics ...

[@sublimexable]

Amazing!... This could have multiporpuse utilities... Even like nanotube models of graphene!...

[@wwanimalsavers]

Thats a really cool idea about using rhombuses

[@apicit2553]

It's cool. It's a good idea to learn how to move something without limbs.

[@petercsakvari5519]

Wheels are doing it since b.c. 10.000 or idk ... when was the wheel invented.

[@apicit2553]

In my opinion, the limb means a part or member which attach a body such as a leg, arm or wing of an animal. The wheel is also the one type of the limbs in term of robotic. I apologize if I misunderstand about that. By the way, exactly, the wheel was invented in a very long time ago, but it has a movement limitation to move on some surfaces or extreme environments. So, if the wheeled robots or vehicles could also change its structure to move in different areas (horizontal and vertical directions like a snake with small energy consumption), it might be more effective than moving just only wheels. In terms of research, if we can make the robot moving without limbs somehow, the new knowledge regarding control algorithms, mechanical designs, and material usage would be created. This leads to creating novel useful machines, robots and everything which help people doing dangerous tasks.

[@petercsakvari5519]

I understand that, but ppl tend to overcomplicate things, cause they can. We have caterpillar tracks, that works just fine. We have huge ass floating wheels, that are working just as fine. This type of movement might be benefical for some sort of digging maschine, where anythin poking out of the body would just in the way. But then again, we have tunnel drills, and ... well they have wheels. Keep it simple, and efficient.

[@apicit2553]

I agree with you about the beneficial applications of wheels that you explained me, but you have still misunderstood what I am trying to say in the previous reply. By the way, thank you so much to discuss with you. Best wishes

[@kmeloam]

fantastico....realmente incrivel...o movimento feito a partir de coisas tao simples!

[@alishanmao]

Congratulations for making a robot slower than a Snail. Now we can see Snails vs Robot races :D

[@prussialapine1660]

Now combine this with the worm brain robot!

[@thanhvinhnguyen8731]

Prussia Lapine what I was thinking lol

[@user-pc5sc7zi9j]

The bottom logo at 0:10 looks kinda like a howitzer on legs.

[@BHARGAV_GAJJAR]

mesmerising Why isn't the battery and controlled in a little mesh box in it's belly ?

[@emrahe468]

Magic in simplicity

[@whatyoudo9773]

your hard work has paid off...you invented something that does...nothing. Thats what you were going for right?

[@hugowijk3676]

"Narrated video"

[@goofygoober5270]

does it need to have a voice to be narrated? how bout you learn.

[@matthewrichardson828]

The music matches up well

[@duhbokchoy6771]

Now, miniaturize it and make hundreds of copies of it, that's how the sequel turns out to be

[@kavorka8855]

Hi, this is spectacular! may I ask, is this research project?

[@lucas13flu]

Craaawling in my skiiiiin

[@frankynakamoto2308]

This idea they can make faster bridges and better bridges that allow air to flow and also flexible bridges as well, which will be better, and use less materials

[@banzalaboi2537]

1:40 The pulsating/wriggling robot worm thing combined with the slapping sound in the background is making this really uncomfortable

[@slash6686]

I tried near the same thing on besiege, it is necessary to consider the caterpillar in two parts, front and back: in the first place the back part has to remain static with the grip or other methods, Secondly the front part extends forwards, Thirdly it grasps, fourthly the back part unjams then contracts to the front part, now it work

[@Term-0]

that is a land leach style of locomotion. I think they were going for more of a worm/ caterpillar style of locomotion.

[@PCzombieboy123]

i love the music

[@jaylane7027]

I'm thinking some kind of a smart vascular stent could be made with this

[@ediblelipstick109]

i remembered about my catterpilar robot from lego mindstorms XD

[@takahashi926]

Would be a good application in medical fields if microsized

[@taymazabraham141]

hey what dont you guys putting another set of Dynamixel on the top of it, so the speed of movement will increase

[@Liindir]

Because simple worms weren't enough to haunt our fucking dreams...

[@MichKlo]

I know this is not built with flesh but why I got an uneasy feeling from it

[@aaronmcmillan8242]

Awesome yet slightly creepy... should put some gator skin on it

[@alex333andcrazyminde]

when you make this super fine(hd version),you will have one muscle tishue.when you make a lot in sychonized way,you will have a whole muscle.and if you work wrely hard,you will have wery strong robot.this idea, is my gift for you.you are welkome

[@2Edgy4ThisPlanet]

some people might say the music.................................. slaps

[@xBloodXGusherx]

I totally read that as Flesh instead of Mesh.

[@PaulMatematechapa]

You r really crazy thanks

[@studylover2719]

Video problem.. if 10mbps speed even though not connecting to internet properly while watching...

[@tempname8263]

Why can't you make it move without stops?

[@nick111138]

0:22 Where can I order that fidget spinner?

[@Lily-gp3nd]

When you put pressure on it it's kinda like those ants coming in together to form like a big square or shape to defense them selfs

[@johnnyviva9017]

50 years later... giant vehicle-eating sand worm weapon in gulf war used by military

[@SuperMaDBrothers]

I actually didn’t think the music was bad :P

[@user-hh3bp6si7b]

I like it 😊👍

[@osanaisamyth5591]

the robot needs more grip, but its cool

[@jdsmith5060]

i invented the almost exact same thing back in the 80s

[@seanwarren9357]

Self constructing modular 3d mechanical articulative and locomotive drone formation spatial navigational analytic environmental design engine comes next. Anyone got a spare ladar absolute interferometer laying around?

[@growponics9170]

this is pretty awesome. with some time and investment you could probably make some type of actual burrowing movements. and while it might seem far fetched. this could potentially be powered off geothermal type heating. given the nature of it could be used as a geo-mapping-bot for underground surveying of areas. given it had some type of out protective layer. but just a innovative thought

[@georgegreen3672]

genius mind

[@varuns6549]

Must have put it on gravel. The movement would have been natural and clear.

[@F19991]

Why can't it go faster?

[@jasongooden917]

they should put it in a long balloon

[@antoines1341]

dat music tho.... slap slap slap

[@king555melo7]

Good for Hollywood

[@SweetHyunho]

Can it be made into a smart pillow?

[@spikeydapikey1483]

It'll squish ya as ya sleep!!

[@Thmoy.]

Wow...vry smrt..

[@caiocintra7798]

why there's is no one talking about the nanobots in Big Hero 6??????

[@colleenforrest7936]

If it were flat instead of tubular, could you make it change into various origami shapes?

[@instructionismexe1783]

Fuckin big hero 6 shit right here dude

[@MrArtVein]

Andrew, do you still use your email on this paper?

[@AndrewHorchler]

yes

[@Niktuono]

A 3D printed warden main

[@sam-bj2hp]

Or just using wheels

[@tianzining]

This supposed to be a serious academic video, why I’m laughing so hard ?

[@_edd.ie_.o.8101]

add some grip

[@arbozaliyan]

Too fast, could not catch anything.

[@mrkat547]

Looks like a giant poop

[@dogwithacoolhat]

it's the poop of the future

[@zaidro1]

can i make 1? and if i can, who is the intelectual mind of i will benerate?

[@TheBic4]

To slow for anything practical

[@jamesbeeler610]

That music is killing my soul. Its truly not good, off beat leg slapping and scratchy sloppy guitar noises don't made for a good mix.

[@dermathze700]

James Beeler I only heard the leg slap after I read your comment, and yes it's pretty bad.

[@alcryton6515]

It's way to slow

[@LookjaklooK]

The begining...of T-1000

[@Dejawolfs]

it's T-0.1 beta.

[@brianwong3441]

It's drax's turd

[@server.bay.Walter]

How the fuck is that supposed to kill the humans?

[@aim8.]

Would have been funny if you put the worm music from fortnite over it when it started moving

[@offmeds2nite]

Yassssssss

[@damienrousseau2400]

great but too slow

[@MaDdxB972]

Bro just ad a processor for speed its help you faster

[@Tis_Bee]

let it be free

[@vitryjoce974]

devrai ettre moin dérapant

[@kongbo5362]

its to slow

[@ausintune9014]

it needs fucking grip pads...

[@mmkkad]

No hate, but it sucks. It only looks like a moving worm, but is lacking the proper worm-movement mechanics. That's why it's so inefficient.

[@unitedspacepirates9075]

why no fuzzy skin and googly eyes? sell millions

[@FirstnameLastname-wt5sd]

dafuq is that music

[@sudahmandi8597]

too slow

[@direct1856]

Это отвратительно, но технологично

[@Wahrheittutwehaberistalles]

make it a rainworm and re culturize dead earth. agrar and shit.

[@joannawie]

I give you thumb down for using non-scientific units of measurment.

[@smorrow]

What's not scientific?

[@jombones3324]

Should have measured it in relation to the size of a singularity, clearly.

[@user-iq3xc5gc1f]

Imperial > Metric Metric is made up nonsense whilst Imperial has concrete basis even if it is harder for spastics to understand.

[@MDKakashi.]

creepy.. ewww!!!

[@sermuns]

Slow and useless!

[@baumus8278]

but cool

[@Pet_Hedgehog]

It would be a bit faster if it would be on grass instead of tiles..... but still quite useless

[@deermeng1449]

Skid is too serious，Otherwise, it can be faster

[@kidpog3d101]

this is not useless, it can amount to future projects

[@hardymarty2712]

No its not.