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Toroidal skin drive for snake robot locomotion | IEEE Conference Publication | IEEE Xplore

Toroidal skin drive for snake robot locomotion


Abstract:

Small robots have the potential to access confined spaces where humans cannot go. However, the mobility of wheeled and tracked systems is severely limited in cluttered en...Show More

Abstract:

Small robots have the potential to access confined spaces where humans cannot go. However, the mobility of wheeled and tracked systems is severely limited in cluttered environments. Snake robots using biologically inspired gaits for locomotion can provide better access in many situations, but are slow and can easily snag. This paper introduces an alternative approach to snake robot locomotion, in which the entire surface of the robot provides continuous propulsive force to significantly improve speed and mobility in many environments.
Date of Conference: 19-23 May 2008
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 13 June 2008
ISBN Information:
Print ISSN: 1050-4729
Conference Location: Pasadena, CA, USA

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