Exploration of a Hybrid Locomotion Robot

Abstract

Within the Kate Gleason College of Engineering (KGCOE) at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), there has arisen a need for an efficient, variable-terrain robotic platform, with the ability to carry a payload with precision. This paper provides an overview of the work done toward the development of a hybrid locomotion robotic platform. The platform combines the benefits of both walking and rolling into a single integrated system. The robot will be shown to have the ability to traverse various terrain and obstacles.