Squirmer (BEAM)

In BEAM robotics, a squirmer is a stationary robot that performs an interesting action (usually by moving some sort of limbs or appendages).

Genera

• Magbots: Utilize magnetic fields for their mode of animation.
• Flagwavers: Move a display (or "flag") around at a certain frequency.
• Heads: Pivot and follow some detectable phenonomena, such as a light (These are popular in the BEAM community. They can be stand-alone robots, but are more often incorporated into a larger robot.).
• Vibrators: Use a small pager motor with an off-center weight to shake themselves about.

References

• Seale, Eric, "Squirmers". The EncycloBEAMia, 2003.
• Seale, Eric, "Heads". The EncycloBEAMia, 2003.