SWARM-BOT: Pattern Formation in a Swarm of Self-Assembling Mobile Robots
Sahin Erol, Labella Thomas Halva, Trianni Vito, Deneubourg Jean-Louis, Rasse Philippe, Floreano Dario, Gambardella Luca Maria, Mondada Francesco, Nolfi Stefano, Dorigo Marco

Abstract:

In this paper we introduce a new robotic system, called swarm-bot. The system consists of a swarm of mobile robots with the ability to connect to/disconnect from each other to self-assemble into different kinds of structures. First, we describe our vision and the goals of the project. Then we present preliminary results on the formation of patterns obtained from a grid-world simulation of the system.