An underwater snake robot 200 for performing subsea operations, the robot 200 comprising: a series of links 202, 204 that are connected to one another by one or more passive joint modules 201 for allowing a flexural motion of the robot 200; and multiple thrust devices 203 for applying thrust to the robot 200 for propulsion, for generating the flexural motion of the robot and for controlling the orientation and location of the links 202, 204.
Underwater snake robot with passive joints
2022-09-21
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch