Hai-bot
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PROFESSOR: MARTINA DECKER
PARTNERS: Alexa Magliocco (Architecture major), Ian Yunis (Digital Design major)
Using soft robotics we look to strengthen the human to robot interaction. Our bot would be used to comfort and relax people while also making them feel safe. The Hai-bot acts as a companion in a one on one relationship at an airport that can help with path-finding, information, and give the occasional hug. When activated during an emergency (bomb threat) the robots swarm together to protect their companions by absorbing the shock.
Design
Hai-bot’s soft appearance is designed to improve human to robot compliance & interaction, codify human morality & allow it to show emotion, and lastly have awareness in the environment.
Function
Sections
Assembly
Hai-bot uses features in its arms and tires to stack during emergencies to protect and shield people from danger.
Tire Hook Connection
Stacking Method
Swarm Modes
Inflate Swarm Mode: In this swarm the bot is alternated throughout the design causing it to inflate and fill up empty space to trap the explosion completely.
Deflate Swarm Mode: In this swarm the bot is alternated throughout the design causing it to deflate before reinflating to trap the explosion completely.
Eye Animation
Initial Design Sketch
