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For high level project goals see and motivation see [Heilmeier's Catechism.](https://gitlab.cba.mit.edu/falcone/structural_robotics/tree/master/ARL%20docs)
## The Task
> “Individual systems will also be capable of 4D transformation – 4D being the ability to change the system’s shape, modality, and function. For example, a swarm of unmanned systems will be capable of moving to an obstacle, such as a river, and then forming a structure to span the gap.”
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## Evaluation
The main task of this project is to develop a modular robotics system with a high strength to weight ratio. Several approaches are explored in the [**DESIGN_REVIEW**](https://gitlab.cba.mit.edu/falcone/structural_robotics/tree/master/1_DESIGN_REVIEW) directory. They are evaluated based on the following metrics:
The main task of this project is to develop a modular robotics system with a high strength to weight ratio. Several approaches are explored and evaluated based on the following metrics:
| Task | Quantification |
| --------------------------- | --------------------------- |
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| Strength to weight | [N/kg] of structure |
| Reusability and versatility | Qualitative discussion |
Given each of these tasks the system must perform, and the quantifications which will be used to measure the systems success and compare design approaches, there are still many ways to divide the system and complete each task.
Given each of these tasks the system must perform, and the quantification which will be used to measure the systems success and compare design approaches, there are still many ways to divide the system and complete each task.
#### Approach
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