Mechanically unconventional robots are robotic systems that diverge from designs and mechanisms commonly seen in traditional robots. They often incorporate innovative concepts, novel materials, and alternative mechanisms that enable them to perform tasks in unique and creative ways.
This type of a thesis will typically involve design, building, development of a control system and testing, but any of these can be given more or less focus given the students particular interests.
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Examples of thesis topics:
- A three-legged tripod robot. The main challenge is in achieving stable walking as only a negligible support polygon is formed while only two legs are touching the ground while walking.
- A large legged robot. Large, but low weight robots are notoriously hard to control accurately, especially in unstructured environments outside.
- Hybrid robots that combine various locomotion methods, such as aerial and terrestrial motion, to achieve versatility in varied environments.
- Modular, self-reconfigurable robots that can form different structures and functional units depending on the task or environment.
These examples are only for inspiration, and the main limitation is the creativity of the student.