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Sci Robot February 2019 PMID 33137736

AntBot: A six-legged walking robot able to home like desert ants in outdoor environments.

Julien Dupeyroux, Julien R Serres, Stéphane Viollet

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Peak: 28 in Feb 2019
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The discussions express a balanced interest in the robot’s ability to navigate outdoors without GPS, with examples such as references to multisensory strategies inspired by desert ants and mentions of practical applications like using Raspberry Pi for homing, demonstrating both curiosity and recognition of significance.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the significance of AntBot’s navigation capabilities, indicating general support for the research's conclusions.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show moderate interest, as they highlight the technological novelty and potential, but do not delve deeply into technical details.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference specific aspects like multisensory fusion, outdoor application, and comparison to desert ants, reflecting meaningful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Comments suggest the research could influence future robotics and navigation strategies, implying a positive outlook on its broader impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Autonomous outdoor navigation can benefit from combining multiple sensory inputs, as demonstrated by desert ants that navigate effectively using minimal neural resources.
  • In harsh desert conditions where pheromones are not reliable, these ants use polarized light and a method of counting steps along with optic flow to successfully find their way, a process known as path integration (PI).
  • Researchers tested a legged robot using ant-inspired navigation strategies with simplified optical sensors and achieved a very low homing error, showing that these strategies can enhance traditional navigation methods with improved accuracy and robustness.
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Feb 14, 2019 · 11 likes · 8 shares · 224,190 followers View post →
Freddie Klifman
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AntBot: A six-legged walking robot able to home like desert ants in outdoor environments https://t.co/qTz1yYZwtO

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AntBot: A six-legged walking robot able to home like desert ants in outdoor environments https://t.co/XhA3QJYcFW

Feb 15, 2019 · 1 like · 2,278 followers View post →
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Julien Dupeyroux, Julien R. Serres and Stéphane Viollet. (2019) AntBot: A six-legged walking robot able to home like desert ants in outdoor environments. https://t.co/RHiH1K1jfJ

Mar 2, 2019 · 1 like · 523 followers View post →
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Marwen Belkaid
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Interesting talks about this from Andy Philippides and Stéphane Viollet at #SAB2022 recently https://t.co/OlE6eECltZ

Oct 10, 2022 · 139 followers View post →
Brahim Hamadicharef
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AntBot: a six-legged walking robot able to home like desert ants in outdoor environments. J. Dupeyroux, J. R. Serres et S. Viollet. Science Robotics, le 13 février 2019. https://t.co/ABcaCAYp3h

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[hal-02075700] AntBot: a six-legged walking robot able to home like desert ants in outdoor environments by Julien Dupeyroux et al. https://t.co/6jWKEWJOgL

Mar 22, 2019 · 560 followers View post →
Kaiter Enless
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Julien Dupeyroux, Julien R. Serres and Stéphane Viollet. (2019) AntBot: A six-legged walking robot able to home like desert ants in outdoor environments. https://t.co/RHiH1K1jfJ

Mar 2, 2019 · 1 like · 523 followers View post →
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AntBot: A six-legged walking robot able to home like desert ants in outdoor environments DOI: 10.1126/scirobotics.aau0307 https://t.co/yJgti9flTK uses .@Raspberry_Pi, homing without GPS

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AntBot: A six-legged walking robot able to home like desert ants in outdoor environments  Science Autonomous outdoor navigation requires reliable multisensory fusion strategies. Desert ants travel widely every day, showing unrivaled navigation… https://t.co/yvACMp9N7r https://t.co/9nd4QTo5DA

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Feb 14, 2019 · 11 likes · 8 shares · 224,190 followers View post →
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Bosewell Vandahmier
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AntBot: A six-legged walking robot able to home like desert ants in outdoor environments  Science Autonomous outdoor navigation requires reliable multisensory fusion strategies. Desert ants travel widely every day, showing unrivaled navigation… https://t.co/ys8DA9ZkxA https://t.co/AHhvc5OZtZ

Feb 13, 2019 · 1,408 followers View post →
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AntBot: A six-legged walking robot able to home like desert ants in outdoor environments - Science https://t.co/sAGJ8Uasxw #raspberrypi

Feb 13, 2019 · 196 followers View post →