Research on one Bio-inspired Jumping Locomotion Robot for Search and Rescue

• DOI: 10.5772/58819
• Publication Date: 2014-10-17T15:35:54Z
• Authors: Dunwen Wei; Wenjie Ge
• Keywords: 0209 industrial biotechnology; TK7800-8360; Electronic computers. Computer science; QA75.5-76.95; 02 engineering and technology; Electronics

Jumping locomotion is much more effective than other means in order to tackle the unstructured and complex environment research rescue. Here, a bio-inspired jumping robot with closed-chain mechanism proposed achieve power amplification during taking-off. Through actuating one variable transmission change ratio, reveals biological characteristics phase of posture adjustment when adjusting height distance jump. The kinematics dynamics simplified model cycle sequence are analysed. A compliant contact considering nonlinear damping investigated for performance under different terrain characteristics. numerical simulation algorithm regard solving dynamical equation described results discussed. Finally, primary prototype experiment described. experimental show horizontal direction increases increasing gear while decreases reverse. can enhance capability adapt unknown cluttered environments, such as those encountered rescue, using this strategy.