Beaver-Inspired Bot Builds its own Paths

Jun-29-18 An autonomous rover inspired by the beaver will build bridges so it can reach its destination.

One of the main challenges of robotic vehicles is their difficulty in navigating rough and unpredictable terrain. To that end, the team from the University of Buffalo created a four-wheeled robot equipped with a camera that allows it to monitor its terrain and an arm that can pick up and place materials as needed.

According to assistant professor Nil Napp, "The robot takes its cues from its surroundings, and it will keep modifying its environment until it has created a ramp. That means it can fix mistakes and react to disturbances; for example pesky researchers messing up half-built ramps, just like beavers that fix leaks in their dams."

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