We introduce the framework of reality-assisted evolution to summarize a growing trend
towards combining model-based and model-free approaches to improve the design of …

This paper introduces a novel technique for fabricating functional robots using 3D printers.
Simultaneously depositing photopolymers and a non-curing liquid allows complex, pre-filled …

The physical design of a robot and the policy that controls its motion are inherently coupled,
and should be determined according to the task and environment. In an increasing number …

We present an interactive design system that allows casual users to quickly create 3D-
printable robotic creatures. Our approach automates the tedious parts of the design process …

The advantage of modular robot systems lies in their flexibility, but this advantage can only
be realized if there exists some reliable, effective way of generating configurations (shapes) …

Versatility is one of the main factors driving the adoption of robots on the assembly line and
in other applications. Compared to fixed-automation solutions, a single industrial robot can …

Print-and-fold manufacturing has the potential to democratize access to robots with robots
that are easier to fabricate using materials that are easier to procure. Unfortunately, a lack of …

As personal fabrication becomes increasingly accessible and popular, a larger number of
makers, many without formal training, are dabbling in embedded and electronics design …

We present a computational design system that allows novices and experts alike to easily
create custom robotic devices using modular electromechanical components. The core of …

The advantage of modular self-reconfigurable robot systems is their flexibility, but this
advantage can only be realized if appropriate configurations (shapes) and behaviors …