MMIC-I: A Robotic Platform for Assembly Integration and Internal Locomotion through Mechanical Meta-Material Structures

Formoso, Olivia; Trinh, Greenfield; Catanoso, Damiana; Park, Inwon; Gregg, Christine; Cheung, Kenneth C.

doi:10.1109/icra48891.2023.10161263

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Developing a virtual reality and AI-based framework for advanced digital manufacturing and nearshoring opportunities in Mexico

Ponce,

Anthony,

Bradley

et al. 2024

Sci Rep

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The growing expansion of the manufacturing sector, particularly in Mexico, has revealed a spectrum of nearshoring opportunities yet is paralleled by a discernible void in educational tools for various stakeholders, such as engineers, students, and decision-makers. This paper introduces a state-of-the-art framework, incorporating virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) to metamorphose the pedagogy of advanced manufacturing systems. Through a case study focused on the design, production, and evaluation of a robotic platform, the framework endeavors to offer an exhaustive educational experience via an interactive VR environment, encapsulating (1) Robotic platform system design and modeling, enabling users to immerse themselves in the design and simulation of robotic platforms under varied conditions; (2) Virtual manufacturing company, presenting a detailed virtual manufacturing setup to enhance users’ comprehension of manufacturing processes and systems, and problem-solving in realistic settings; and (3) Product evaluation, wherein users employ VR to meticulously assess the robotic platform, ensuring optimal functionality and customer satisfaction. This innovative framework melds theoretical acumen with practical application in advanced manufacturing, preparing entities to navigate Mexico’s manufacturing sector’s vibrant and competitive nearshoring landscape. It creates an immersive environment for understanding modern manufacturing challenges, fostering Mexico’s manufacturing sector growth, and maximizing nearshoring opportunities for stakeholders.

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Developing a virtual reality and AI-based framework for advanced digital manufacturing and nearshoring opportunities in Mexico

Ponce,

Anthony,

Bradley

et al. 2024

Sci Rep

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Chain-based lattice printing for efficient robotically-assembled structures

Xu,

Dollar

2024

Commun Eng

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Due to the nature of their implementation, nearly all low-level fabrication processes produce solidly filled structures. However, lattice structures are significantly stronger for the same amount of material, resulting in structures that are much lighter and more materially efficient. Here we propose an approach for fabricating lattice structures that echoes 3D printing techniques. In it, a modular chain of specially designed links is “extruded” onto a substrate to produce various lattices configurations depending on the chosen assembly algorithm, ranging from rigid regular lattices with nodal connectivity of 12, octet-truss, to significantly less dense configurations. Compared to conventional additive manufacturing methods, our approach allows for efficient use of nearly any material or combination of materials to construct lattices with programmed arrangements. We experimentally demonstrate that a 3x3x2 lattice structure (287 total links) is fabricated in 27 minutes via a modified robotic arm and can support approximately 1000 N in compression testing.

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Rapid Lightweight Firmware Architecture of the Mobile Metamaterial Internal Co-Integrator Robot

Catanoso

Park

Olatunde

et al. 2023

2023 IEEE Aerospace Conference

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MMIC-I: A Robotic Platform for Assembly Integration and Internal Locomotion through Mechanical Meta-Material Structures

Cited by 9 publications

References 19 publications

Developing a virtual reality and AI-based framework for advanced digital manufacturing and nearshoring opportunities in Mexico

Developing a virtual reality and AI-based framework for advanced digital manufacturing and nearshoring opportunities in Mexico

Chain-based lattice printing for efficient robotically-assembled structures

Rapid Lightweight Firmware Architecture of the Mobile Metamaterial Internal Co-Integrator Robot

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