January 12, 2010 at 05:52Serpentine Robotic Amphibian ACM-R5
“In the future war, the best pilots in general will be sealed in their combat robots.” 2H Company ©
ACM-R5 is a robot snake with improved dust protection, waterproofing and a rigid frame, able to function in dry and dusty environments, water and other liquids. It consists of several modules, with small passive wheels that allow the robot to move smoothly on a flat or rough surface. The ACM-R5 is capable of swimming in an underwater environment. The front module is equipped with a wireless camera mounted on a special mechanism that constantly maintains the orientation of the lens. Designed for underwater research or work in hard-to-reach areas. Official presentation of the robot: video , pdf . Developer: HiBot Corp.
Mechanism
Module dimensions: φ80mm X 170mm
Length: depending on the number of connected modules (1.75 for 9 modules)
Degrees of freedom: 2 for module
Weight: 800g / module (7.95kg for 9 modules)
Maximum joint torque: 9Nm
Maximum joint speed: 70 deg / s
Control
Video camera: 1 mounted on the head module
Other sensors: Mounted on demand
Potentiometer: 2 in each connection for positioning control
Communication between modules: CAN Bus
Communication between the robot and the controller: Wireless LAN
PS
The prototype was presented at a specialized exhibition back in 2005.
