月球机器人模块化肢体可拼接变形,适应不同任务与环境。
Design and Development of Modular Limbs for Reconfigurable Robots on the Moon
- 设计4自由度模块化肢体,统一驱动器提升维护效率。
- 实测在多种负载下表现稳定,支持精准与动态运动。
- 9种配置覆盖行走、运输、车辆等场景,适合月球探索。
本文介绍了为月球探测与建造项目设计的4自由度机器人肢体(称为Moonbots),这些模块可与其他肢体及轮式模块灵活组合,实现多任务适应性。模块采用高扭矩-速度比的统一驱动器,简化开发与维护。论文详述了硬件实现、机械结构及整体软件架构,并在不同负载条件下评估了驱动器控制性能。为验证系统灵活性,展示了九种由相同模块组成的配置:4自由度肢体、8自由度肢体、车辆、龙形、最小化、四足、货物运输、货物最小化及自行车形态,涵盖多种运动方式与任务行为,为可重构机器人系统研究提供实用基础。
原文摘要 · Abstract (English)
In this paper, we present the development of 4-DOF robot limbs, which we call Moonbots, designed to connect in various configurations with each other and wheel modules, enabling adaptation to different environments and tasks. These modular components are intended primarily for robotic systems in space exploration and construction on the Moon in our Moonshot project. Such modular robots add flexibility and versatility for space missions where resources are constrained. Each module is driven by a common actuator characterized by a high torque-to-speed ratio, supporting both precise control and dynamic motion when required. This unified actuator design simplifies development and maintenance across the different module types. The paper describes the hardware implementation, the mechanical design of the modules, and the overall software architecture used to control and coordinate them. Additionally, we evaluate the control performance of the actuator under various load conditions to characterize its suitability for modular robot applications. To demonstrate the adaptability of the system, we introduce nine functional configurations assembled from the same set of modules: 4DOF-limb, 8DOF-limb, vehicle, dragon, minimal, quadruped, cargo, cargo-minimal, and bike. These configurations reflect different locomotion strategies and task-specific behaviors, offering a practical foundation for further research in reconfigurable robotic systems.
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