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ArticleAdvanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany)2024

Multidirectional Planar Motion Transmission on a Single-Motor Actuated Robot via Microscopic Galumphing.

Lingqi Tang, Chenghao Wang, Songsong Ma, Yao Li, Bing Li

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Article in Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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8 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Arthropod-Inspired Miniature Modular Vibration Direct-Drive Robot With Untethered Locomotion.Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors.

Lingqi TangSchool of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
Chenghao WangSchool of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
Songsong MaSchool of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
Yao LiSchool of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3656-5858
Bing LiSchool of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China.

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 52375011Shenzhen Peacock Innovation Team KQTD20210811090146075Shenzhen Science and Technology Program RCBS20210609103901011State Key Laboratory of Mechanical System and Vibration MSV202306
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Insect-scale mobile robots can execute diverse arrays of tasks in confined spaces. Although most self-contained crawling robots integrate multiple actuators to ensure high flexibility, the intricate actuators restrict their miniaturization. Conversely, robots with a single actuator lack the requisite agility and precision for planar movements. Herein, a novel eccentric rotation-dependent multidirectional transmission is presented using a tilted eccentric motor and a simplistic two-legged structural configuration for planar locomotion. The speed of the eccentric motor is modulated to enable alternating microscopic jumps to propel the system, creating a mode of motion analogous to galumphing of seals. Upon modeling the motion dynamics and conducting experiments, the effectiveness of direct motion transmission is substantiated through microscopic galumphing encompassing left/right crawling and straight-forward crawling. Finally, a 1.2 g untethered robot is developed, which demonstrates enhanced straight crawling and spot turning, traverses narrow tunnels, and achieves precise movements. Therefore, the proposed motion-transmission technique provides a comprehensive set of innovative solutions of underactuated agile robots.

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crawling roboteccentric rotationgalumphing motionminiature robotvibration actuation

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PMID38093662
PMCPMC10916667

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