Locomotion of a Cylindrical Rolling Robot with a Shape Changing Outer Surface

A cylindrical rolling robot is developed that generates roll torque by changing the shape of its flexible, elliptical outer surface whenever one of four elliptical axes rotates past an inclination called trigger angle. The robot is equipped with a sensing/control system by which it measures angular...

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Main Authors: Michael G. Puopolo, Jamey D. Jacob, Emilio Gabino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-09-01
Series:Robotics
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2218-6581/7/3/52