Lower Gravity Demonstratable Testbed for Space Robot Experiments

In developing mobile robots for exploration on the planetary surface, it is crucial to evaluate the robot's performance, demonstrating the harsh environment in which the robot will actually be deployed. Repeatable experiments in a controlled testing environment that can reproduce various terrai...

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Published in:arXiv.org 2023-10
Main Authors: Uno, Kentaro, Takada, Kazuki, Nagaoka, Keita, Kato, Takuya, Candalot, Arthur, Yoshida, Kazuya
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Counterbalances
Planetary surfaces
Space robots
Terrain
Test stands
Tracking
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Summary:In developing mobile robots for exploration on the planetary surface, it is crucial to evaluate the robot's performance, demonstrating the harsh environment in which the robot will actually be deployed. Repeatable experiments in a controlled testing environment that can reproduce various terrain and gravitational conditions are essential. This paper presents the development of a minimal and space-saving indoor testbed, which can simulate steep slopes, uneven terrain, and lower gravity, employing a three-dimensional target tracking mechanism (active xy and passive z) with a counterweight.
ISSN:2331-8422