Robot Mobility in Harsh Environments Using Hydraulically Actuated Articulated Limbs August 27, 2002 Jeffrey Gould
Overview Introduction What is USAR? Why Hydraulics? Design Concepts Status
Introduction Develop Novel Approach to Robot Locomotion Applicable to Harsh Environments Simple, Robust, Powerful
Urban Search and Rescue Buildings Collapse Rescue is Time Sensitive Dogs and Robots Help in Search Currently No Robots For Rescue
Why Hydraulics?
Design Concepts
Hydraulic Cylinder Attachment Points Optimized For Rotation and Torque
Status Design Phase Will Be Putting Designs in CAD/FEA
Questions?
Extra Slides
Chemo-Hydraulics Vanderbilt University 200 lbs through a 4- inch stroke Hydrogen peroxide