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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.
This project is in
cooperation with
SAIC.
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