Design and Static Analysis of Feet-legs Device of a Natatores-like Amphibious Robot

Xinru Lin, Liwei Shi*, Shuxiang Guo

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Abstract

With the increased demand for the exploration of the ocean, the focus of research in the field of robotics has changed. Amphibious robots show broad application prospects. In order to design an amphibious robot adapted to multiple environments, a feet-legs device inspired by natatores was designed. Each webbed foot is made up of three sets of four-linked rods that allow the toe bones to fold and shrink, enabling better imitation of the webbed feet motion of natatores paddling. In order to analyse and optimize the mechanical strength of the critical components of the device during operation, static analysis and structural improvements are made to the webbed feet and the roller of the cylindrical cam. The results show that the static strength of improved webbed feet and the cam roller meet the requirements.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2023 IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation, ICMA 2023
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1894-1899
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9798350320831
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Event20th IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation, ICMA 2023 - Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
Duration: 6 Aug 20239 Aug 2023

Publication series

Name2023 IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation, ICMA 2023

Conference

Conference20th IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation, ICMA 2023
Country/TerritoryChina
CityHarbin, Heilongjiang
Period6/08/239/08/23

Keywords

  • ANSYS
  • amphibious robot
  • natatores-like
  • static analysis
  • webbed feet

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Lin, X., Shi, L., & Guo, S. (2023). Design and Static Analysis of Feet-legs Device of a Natatores-like Amphibious Robot. In 2023 IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation, ICMA 2023 (pp. 1894-1899). (2023 IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation, ICMA 2023). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICMA57826.2023.10216262