Abstract

In this paper will be discussed the subject of robot intervention in situations where man cannot safely intervene. So, the main goal of this research is the development of a mobile robotic structure with off-road capabilities that can move around disaster areas. To achieve this goal, a mechanical structure able to overcome any obstacles, has been designed, simulated and optimized. The locomotion problems of the proposed robot were solved with complex kinematics, based on adapting the structure to the work environment. The robot is provided with a rolling drive system around the body. When encountering with an obstacle, the structure will roll, with the aid of the tail fixed on the robot body.

Details

Title
Developing a new mobile robotic structure for search and rescue operations
Author
Cartal, L A 1 ; Gheorghe, V I 1 ; Rotaru, A 2 ; Duminică, D 1 ; Petrache, S 1 

 Mechatronics and Precision Mechanics Department, POLITEHNICA University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania 
 Theory of Mechanisms and Robots Department, POLITEHNICA University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania 
Publication year
2018
Publication date
Nov 2018
Publisher
IOP Publishing
ISSN
17578981
e-ISSN
1757899X
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2557170987
Copyright
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