Concept of a novel four-wheel-type mobile robot for rough terrain, RT-Mover

Abstract

In many fields employing robots, e.g., wheelchair robots, rescue robots, and construction robots, those which can move on rough terrain are desired. A robot with a simple mechanism and high mobility for all-terrain is discussed in this paper. A novel type of four-wheel-type mobile robot is developed, and its design is discussed from a functional viewpoint. In addition, strategies for moving on rough terrain are introduced, and its fundamental capability of moving on rough terrain is verified through simulations and experiments.