NASA NTRS · 19900000665
Rugged Walking Robot
Abstract
Proposed walking-beam robot simpler and more rugged than articulated-leg walkers. Requires less data processing, and uses power more efficiently. Includes pair of tripods, one nested in other. Inner tripod holds power supplies, communication equipment, computers, instrumentation, sampling arms, and articulated sensor turrets. Outer tripod holds mast on which antennas for communication with remote control site and video cameras for viewing local and distant terrain mounted. Propels itself by raising, translating, and lowering tripods in alternation. Steers itself by rotating raised tripod on turntable.
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Larimer, Stanley J., Lisec, Thomas R., Spiessbach, Andrew J.. 1990-12-01. Rugged Walking Robot. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19900000665
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