Novel concepts for a planetary surface exploration rover

被引：5
|
作者：
Bouloubasis, Antonios [1 ]
McKee, Gerard [1 ]
Tolson, Peter [1 ]
机构：
[1] Univ Reading, Sch Syst Engn, Reading RG6 2AH, Berks, England
来源：
INDUSTRIAL ROBOT-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL | 2007年 / 34卷 / 02期
关键词：
motion; space technology; robotics;
D O I：
10.1108/01439910710727450
中图分类号：
T [工业技术];
学科分类号：
08 ;
摘要：
Purpose - This paper aims to address some of the needs of present and upcoming rover designs, and introduces novel concepts incorporated in a planetary surface exploration rover design that is currently under development. Design/methodology/approach - The Multitasking Rover (MTR) is a highly re-configurable system that aims to demonstrate functionality that will cover many of the current and future needs such as rough-terrain mobility, modularity and upgradeability. It comprises a surface mobility platform which is highly re-configurable, which offers centre of mass re-allocation and rough terrain stability, and also a set of science/tool packs - individual subsystems encapsulated in packs which the rover picks up, transports and deploys. Findings - Early testing of the suspension system suggests exceptional performance characteristics. Originality/value - Principles employed in the design of the MTR can be used in future rover systems to reduce associated mission costs and at the same time provide multiples the functionality.
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页码：116 / 121
页数：6
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