The document discusses the inspirations and concepts behind BEAM robotics, which focuses on biological, electronic, aesthetic, and mechanical approaches. It emphasizes behavior-based robotics using simple analog circuits over complex digital systems. Key concepts include using evolution and competition to encourage innovation, favoring functionality over perfection, and an emphasis on autonomy and recycling. Specific BEAM schemes outlined include the Nervous Net for analog control and the Solar Engine for energy collection and storage. Examples of BEAM robots are provided like Tilden's VBUG and the Twin-Engine Solarroller.

9. BEAM Schemes (Con't) Example: Bicore – Most basic type of Nv Net with two “neurons” made of 2 caps, 2 inverters (Not gates), and 1 shared resistor.

11. Tilden's VBUG 1.5

12. Twin-Engine Solarroller

13. Pummers

14. Vibrobots