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Vol. 20, no. 3. P. 30-37

Reports AIAS. Vol. 20, no. 3. P. 30-37. ISSN 1726-9946

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DOI: 10.47928/1726-9946-2020-20-3-30-37

INFORMATICS

Research Article

Classification of reconfigurable modular robotic systems

Pavliuk N.A.

Presented by academician of AIAS Shibzukhov Z.M.

St. Petersburg Federal Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg
E-mail: antei.hasgard@iias.spb.su

In this paper analytical review and classification of existing modular robotic systems are presented, based on the key features of the devices and their configurations. The principal issues concerning modular robotic devices, systems and connection devices are described.

Keywords: modular robotic system, modular robot, modular robotic device, classification.

© N.A. Pavliuk, 2020

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For citation. Pavliuk N.A. Classification of reconfigurable modular robotic systems. Reports Adyghe (Circassian) International Academy of Sciences. 2020, vol. 20, no. 3, pp. 30-37. DOI: 10.47928/1726-9946-2020-20-3-30-37

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