Beetle-inspired Behavior of Mobile Robot with a Finite State Machine Design Beetle-inspired Behavior of Mobile Robot with a Finite State Machine Design

As an inspiration for robot behavior, it is possible to make analogies between behavior of biological organisms and robot models. Inspired by the behavior of the beetles, we designed reactive, sensor-based behavior for mobile robot. The focus is on intelligent control algorithm, which approximates the behavior of the dor beetle with a Finite State Machine-based Design method. This finite state machine–based approach could be usefull as methodologie for the improved planning of the real-time complex tasks in robot-based manufactoring systems, using information from factory sensor networks, and taking into account the constraints from factory environments. In this paper, we will present the motor control results obtained through experiments, which confirm the effectiveness of the control based on behavior algorithm of living organisms. INTRODUCTION A biomimetic system is basically a system that mimics/copiess biology, in a way that it adopts mechanisms found in natural organisms and applies them in engineering [Na et al., 2009]. In recent years, the field of biomimetics made a great progress in related fields, including mechanical intelligence, materials science, biological science, understanding the wonders of nature and biology. These new findings have enabled scientists and engineers to apply the reverse engineering on the many functions of the animal world and to implement these technological capabilities [Argyros et. al., 2004]. Currently in robotics, a lot of research has been done in biomimetics. Biomimetic robots do not copy the complete behavior of the animals. Only the most useful abilities are extracted and modified so they can be used with the body structure of the robot and in this way the robot reacts more practically. The key features of biomimetic robots are their capacity to adapt to the environment and the ability to learn and react faster. A biomimetic robot also involves mechanisms and manipulator structures capable of meeting the requirements of enhanced performance [Vepa, 2009]. The biomimetic robots are designed to be substantially more compliant and stable than conventionally controlled robots and they use the advantage of new developments in materials, microsystems technology and also the developments that have led to a deeper understanding of biological behavior. For small, insect-like robots, applications include autonomous or semi-autonomous tasks such as reconnaissance and de-mining, and for human interaction tasks at a larger scale.