A multidirectional locomotive module with omnidirectional bending that is compliant along multiple axis is provided. The locomotive module includes, (A) a first part that includes (i) one or more circular rigid components which are coupled using a two degree of freedom joint, (ii) bending actuator that actuates the two degree of freedom joint enabling bending of the multidirectional locomotive module to an angle ranging from 0 to 90 degrees about a Z-axis in a direction to achieve surface compliance with an external surface, and (B) a second part that is elongated in shape with circular cross-section along a surface length and hemispherical in shape an end portion with a surface that is formed by a power transmission sprocket chain and an arrangement of curved components enabling sideways rolling of the multidirectional locomotive module, also enabling wheeled and legged locomotion in vertical position.


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    Title :

    Multidirectional locomotive module with omnidirectional bending


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2020-11-10


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B25J Manipulatoren , MANIPULATORS / B62D MOTOR VEHICLES , Motorfahrzeuge



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