Jumper (BEAM)
Encyclopedia
In BEAM robotics
, a Jumper is a robot
that has a mode of locomotion by propelling the robot off the ground and from place to place on the ground.
BEAM robotics
The word "beam" in BEAM robotics is an acronym for Biology, Electronics, Aesthetics, and Mechanics. This is a term that refers to a style of robotics...
, a Jumper is a robot
Robot
A robot is a mechanical or virtual intelligent agent that can perform tasks automatically or with guidance, typically by remote control. In practice a robot is usually an electro-mechanical machine that is guided by computer and electronic programming. Robots can be autonomous, semi-autonomous or...
that has a mode of locomotion by propelling the robot off the ground and from place to place on the ground.
Genera
- Vibrobots : Produces an irregular shaking motion moving themselves around a surface.
- Springbots : Moves forward by leaps and bounds in one particular direction.