SIMbot Robot Uses Spherical Induction Motor (IMAGE)

Carnegie Mellon University

SIMbot Robot Uses Spherical Induction Motor

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Carnegie Mellon University's SIMbot robot uses a motor with just one moving part -- a large ball -- to balance and move in an office environment.

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Carnegie Mellon University

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