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Sumaira Khan

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As humans endeavor to advance their presence beyond Earth, there is an imperative need for advanced systems that can facilitate long-term and efficient exploration of alien planetary bodies.Conventional rover designs have inherent constraints that impede their ability to navigate diverse landscapes and environments effectively. To overcome these limitations, our project endeavors to develop a sustainable, efficient, and economical planetary exploration robot that can traverse many terrains and can switch between different locomotive modes. Our robot utilizes a 3D printed cylindrical bellow Yoshimura origami structure to create a compressible, lightweight, and portable body. The robot actuation is based on string tension which is controlled by small motors. It can switch between multiple locomotive modes (crawling, rolling, and jumping) by compressing and decompressing its body through the use of battery-powered servos (or dc motors). To enhance its navigational capabilities, autonomous obstacle navigation algorithms were integrated, allowing the robot to autonomously navigate around obstacles during its operation. Our final product will showcase multiple locomotive modes and demonstrate that the robot is resilient and suitable enough to be used for space exploration. This work will illustrate the feasibility of using autonomous origami robots for multimodal locomotion in the context of space exploration. This project's design approach establishes a paradigm shift in developing versatile robotic exploration systems, creating a new standard for future methodologies in the field.

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Purdue University / 2023

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Sumaira Khan