Authors:

Harrison Booker

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The exploration of extra-terrestrial bodies in the modern day relies on the use of robots that can go to places that humans cannot. However, these feats can be limited by the modes of transportation achievable by typical rovers. This project serves to address those limitations by creating a robot that has multiple modes of transportation achieved by manipulating origami features. In order to develop the prototype, two different materials are 3D printed in a specific pattern in order to be folded into the necessary shapes to be utilized as origami. Our design makes use of a Yoshimura cylinder as the frame, the characteristics of which are employed in order to facilitate a jumping motion. The frame can also articulate in any direction, creating a flexible body. In addition to the Yoshimura body, the robot also features unique origami wheels with flexible legs. These legs allow the diameter to be adjusted, creating a better grip on the various terrains they will traverse. They will be printed in the fully extended position with the different joint and body materials. It appears that the combined attributes of this design allow it to surpass the abilities of traditional rovers by its ability to roll, climb, and jump.

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Purdue University / 2023

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Harrison Booker