Rolling stability enhancement via balancing tail for a water-running robot
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Abstract
Running on water produces very energy-efficient and fast motion in water environments. Many studies have been performed to develop bio-inspired water-running robots. To achieve good performance, the lifting force is very important for a robot to be able to run on water. The loss of lifting force is associated with the rolling stability of the robot on water. The purpose of this study is to improve the rolling stability of a water-running robot through the periodic motion of a balancing tail. Kinematic analysis was performed to calculate the motions of the legs and the tail, and static analysis was performed to calculate the balancing effect of the tail motion. A numerical model was suggested to determine the dynamic performance of the robotic platform based on kinematic and static results. A simulation based on the numerical model was performed, and the results were compared with empirical data from a robot prototype. The simulation results are in good agreement with the experimental data in terms of rolling stability The lifting force has only a slight effect. The results of this study can be used as a guideline for designing a stable water-running robot.
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OpenAlex topics: Robotic Locomotion and Control · Biomimetic flight and propulsion mechanisms · Underwater Vehicles and Communication Systems
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