Title :
Conceptual Design of a Novel Robotics System for Planetary Exploration
Author :
Wang, Zhiying ; Ding, Xilun ; Xie, Yuwen ; Rovetta, Albert ; Paul, Cristina ; Espinosa, Ivan ; Davide
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Robotics, Beijing Univ. of Aeronaut. & Astronaut.
Abstract :
The concept design of a novel robotic system consists of a flotilla of robots and double transmission system is introduced in preparation of a human mission to the planet. One main robot carrying the scientific and operating instruments, four smaller ones scanning for mapping makes a redundant system. Wheels for plane motion plus legs let robots move quickly and overtake obstacles. Tele-control and independent autonomous movements were designed. Equipped with macro-and nanosensors, the flotilla has a strong sensor system. The detection system positioned at the centre of the main robot allows the robot to sample and analyze. Several advances of the design were lists at last
Keywords :
aerospace robotics; legged locomotion; motion control; multi-robot systems; planetary rovers; sensor fusion; telerobotics; conceptual design; detection system; double transmission system; independent autonomous movements; legs; macrosensors; nanosensors; operating instruments; plane motion; planetary exploration; redundant system; robot flotilla; robotics system; scientific instruments; telecontrol; Humans; Instruments; Leg; Legged locomotion; Mobile robots; Orbital robotics; Robot sensing systems; Shape; Soil; Wheels; Conceptual design; Exploration; Planetary; Robotic;
Conference_Titel :
Intelligent Control and Automation, 2006. WCICA 2006. The Sixth World Congress on
Conference_Location :
Dalian
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0332-4
DOI :
10.1109/WCICA.2006.1713733
