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Athlete: A cargo handling and manipulation robot for the moon
Author(s) -
Wilcox Brian H.,
Litwin Todd,
Biesiadecki Jeff,
Matthews Jaret,
Heverly Matt,
Morrison Jack,
Townsend Julie,
Ahmad Norman,
Sirota Allen,
Cooper Brian
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
journal of field robotics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.152
H-Index - 96
eISSN - 1556-4967
pISSN - 1556-4959
DOI - 10.1002/rob.20193
Subject(s) - terrain , adapter (computing) , robot , simulation , computer science , engineering , marine engineering , artificial intelligence , computer hardware , geography , cartography
A robotic vehicle called ATHLETE—the All‐Terrain Hex‐Limbed, Extra‐Terrestrial Explorer—is described, along with initial results of field tests of two prototype vehicles. This vehicle concept is capable of efficient rolling mobility on moderate terrain and walking mobility on extreme terrain. Each limb has a quick‐disconnect tool adapter so that it can perform general‐purpose handling, assembly, maintenance, and servicing tasks using any or all of the limbs. © 2007 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.