Li-Chun Liao*, Jun-Rong Luo

Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering, Chaoyang University of Technology, Taichung City, Taiwan

 

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ABSTRACT

For the purposes of field explorations and rescues, this research designed and implemented a simple snake-like robot that can move in narrow space and various terrains. The frame of the robot was constructed by modular segments. Each segment consisted interlocked rings, connecting rods and servo-motors that enabled the robot to bend and oscillate the body and imitate the 2-D gaits of snakes. We used Motoduino module, Bluetooth, servo-motors and wireless micro-camera to activate the robot. In order to cut down the cost, the robot’s skeleton and mechanical components were designed by 3-D printing using PLA material. The weight of the robot is about 960g and the size is 79cm×14cm×9cm. The maximum speed and the radius of gyration are about 16cm/sec and 21cm, respectively.


Keywords: Biomimetic robot, Modular robot, Snake robot, and Motoduino.


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ARTICLE INFORMATION

Received: 2020-12-12
Revised: 2021-04-06
Accepted: 2021-04-12
Available Online: 2021-09-01


Cite this article:

Liao, L.-C., Luo, J.-R. 2021. Design and implementation of a snake-like robot with biomimetic 2-D gaits, International Journal of Applied Science and Engineering. 18, 2020331. https://doi.org/10.6703/IJASE.202109_18(5).001

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