Podcasts
Micro Robots: Faster, Smaller, More Precise
- SRI Podcast: Ron Pelrine discusses micro robots
Ronald Pelrine, Chief Scientist, Robotics Program
August 8, 2011
This podcast interview is focused on micro-robots and the various applications where they could be used, including biological, medical, electronic, and rapid prototyping of novel structures. SRI's Ronald Pelrine explains why these robots are now becoming widely available because of recent technological advances and the creation of smaller motors, actuators, and batteries. He also explains new types of levitated micro robots and why they are capable of such speed and precision.
Focus Areas:
Sensing + Devices
Divisions:
Engineering R&D Division
Centers + Labs:
Robotics Program 
