A Study of Possible Geometries of Modules for Shape Changing and Self Reconfigurable Robots with the Use of Interactive Wolfram Mathematica Demonstrations

Introduction: Robotics plays fundamental role in space probe construction. Subsystems with suitable shapes also have basic importance in structural construction of the space objects. These two aspects are superimposed in this abstract [1]. In the design of possible robots to be used in space exploration the geometry of modules is essentially determine the ways of changing the shape and reconfiguration of mechanisms. Folding and expanding mechanisms are needed basically to save packaging room during transportation. The self reconfiguration of modules in robots could be used to change the overal functionality of the robots serving specific purposes. This abstract shows a few examples from the many different solution mentioned in a study study of possible geometries to be used for the modules that can be potentially used in shape changing and self reconfiguring robots. Lattice Parabola: A lattice structure placed on a rotating platform. The axis of the structure can be adjusted. This arrangement could be used for supporting parabolic antenna. The geometry of the lattice structure is derived from rhombohedron (RH).