Snake-Like Robot for Rescue Operations — Proposal of a Simple Adaptive Mechanism Designed for Ease of Use

Authors: Ito, Kazuyuki¹; Murai, Ryouichi²

Source: Advanced Robotics, Volume 22, Numbers 6-7, 2008 , pp. 771-785(15)

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Abstract:

Rescue operations are one of most effective applications for robots and various rescue robots operated by rescue staff have been developed. However, in large-scale disasters, there is a significant problem, i.e., a shortage of operators. In this paper, we consider this problem and propose a snake-like rescue robot which is designed for non-professional volunteer operators. To realize the rescue robot simply, we focus on mechanical design, and realize usability by utilizing properties of its body and the real world. Experiments have been carried out to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed robot.

Keywords: RESCUE ROBOT; SNAKE-LIKE ROBOT; EASE OF USE; PASSIVE MECHANISM

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/156855308X305326

Affiliations: 1: Hosei University, 3-7-2 Kajinocho Koganei, Tokyo 184-8584, Japan;, Email: ito@hosei.ac.jp 2: Hosei University, 3-7-2 Kajinocho Koganei, Tokyo 184-8584, Japan

Publication date: 2008-06-01