oOoBOT: Transformable and Rearrangeable Modular Robotic Furniture*
The global housing crisis has led to the widespread adoption of micro-apartments, which present significant challenges due to their limited space. To address these issues, we developed oOoBOT, a modular robotic furniture system capable of transforming its form and function to meet diverse user needs. The design incorporates a Hoberman mechanism for expandable structures and an umbrella-inspired tabletop for flexible use. Enhanced mobility and reconfigurability are achieved through modular components. By optimizing space efficiency, oOoBOT enables multifunctional activities such as sleeping, working, and socializing, offering a practical solution for confined living environments.
Authors
- Yoonseob Lim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4754-6038)
- Nung Kion Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9651-5225)
- Sonya S. Kwak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2763-2716)
- Dahyun Kang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4277-8710)
- Wooick Jo
Institutions
- Korea Institute of Science & Technology Information (KR)
Publication Details
- Published
- 2025-03-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1109/hri61500.2025.10973964
- Primary Topic
- Modular Robots and Swarm Intelligence
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00