Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems (MPI-IS), Hexagonal robot modules that can be assembled in LEGO style developed. These modules can be restructured in different ways high speed robots can create.

The team led by Christoph Keplinger from the Robotic Materials department at MPI-IS explained their work. HEXEL These modules, called modules, have an exoskeleton made of lightweight and stiff fiberglass plates. The joints inside move with hydraulically powered self-healing electrostatic (HASEL) artificial muscles. When high voltage is applied, these artificial muscles are activated, changing the shape of the hexagon

Improved mobility with HEXEL modules

With the research carried out HEXEL modules It has been seen that new robot geometries can be created by combining multiple modules and that these can be reconfigured based on different needs.

Their videos demonstrate the modules’ skills, such as passing through tight spaces, jumping high, and moving quickly. Researchers found that reconfigurable robots He emphasizes that it offers versatility and can be effective in different usage scenarios.