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A deformable spherical mobile robot

  • Qiang Zhan*
  • , Ze Ning Liu
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Beihang University

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Abstract

This paper presents a deformable spherical mobile robot that can be used in field environment. It can contract to be a small ball when storing and expand to be a hedgehog-like mobile robot when moving so as to employ rotating claws to improve its filed environment adaptability. Based on statics analysis, the factors influencing the performance of the robot are figured out. Its virtual prototype was built in ADAMS in order to validate such performances as linear motion and obstacle crossing motion. Simulation results show its good stability and excellent motion performance.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInnovative Solutions in the Field of Engineering Sciences
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages422-426
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)9783038351511
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014
Event2014 International Conference on Applied Mechanics and Mechanical Automation, AMMA 2014 - Macao, China
Duration: 20 May 201421 May 2014

Publication series

NameApplied Mechanics and Materials
Volume590
ISSN (Print)1660-9336
ISSN (Electronic)1662-7482

Conference

Conference2014 International Conference on Applied Mechanics and Mechanical Automation, AMMA 2014
Country/TerritoryChina
CityMacao
Period20/05/1421/05/14

Keywords

  • Claws
  • Deformable
  • Obstacle crossing
  • Spherical robot

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