Abstract
Most of conventional machines depend on given energy. On the other hand, all living creatures get energy from biomass around them by themselves. In this paper, a concept of biologically-inspired "Predation Robot" is proposed. Predation robots can get energy using their mechanisms, sensors, and computers and they are self-sufficient. As simple applications of predation robot, two robot systems that prey on leaves on flat ground and extract electric energy from combustion heat are developed. As mechanical components, they have mechanisms for locomotion, catch, eat, and digestion. As power generation components, they have thermoelectric modules. The design, basic motion and measurement of energy generation and consumption are shown.
