Design and Experimental Evaluation of a Hexapod Mobile Robot with C-Shaped Legs

  • Yujie Wu
  • , Dangchao Li
  • , Xia Dong
  • , Xin Wang
  • , Chunli Zheng
  • , Aibin Zhu
  • , Zheng Zhang
  • , Xu Zhou
  • , Yulin Zhang

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Abstract

Drawing on extant literature on hexapod robots, we present a novel obstacle-crossing hexapod robot that can adapt to multiple terrains. We designed the robot's entire mechanical structure, established a mathematical model for the robot leg, deduced the kinematic equation of the leg, and determined the relationship between the robot's motion speed and the motor angle. Through force analysis of the C-shaped leg, we obtained the function between motor output torque and motion phase. Subsequently, we constructed the physical hexapod robot and conducted performance testing. Our experimental results demonstrate that the hexapod robot can move at a speed of 0.5 m/s and successfully cross a 10 cm obstacle. The robot exhibits excellent movement performance and satisfies the functional requirements. Overall, our design offers a promising approach for developing hexapod robots that can navigate a variety of terrains.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2023 8th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Robotics and Mechatronics, ICARM 2023
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages336-341
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9798350300178
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023
Event8th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Robotics and Mechatronics, ICARM 2023 - Sanya, China
Duration: 8 Jul 202310 Jul 2023

Publication series

Name2023 8th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Robotics and Mechatronics, ICARM 2023

Conference

Conference8th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Robotics and Mechatronics, ICARM 2023
Country/TerritoryChina
CitySanya
Period8/07/2310/07/23

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