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Rugged Walking RobotProposed walking-beam robot simpler and more rugged than articulated-leg walkers. Requires less data processing, and uses power more efficiently. Includes pair of tripods, one nested in other. Inner tripod holds power supplies, communication equipment, computers, instrumentation, sampling arms, and articulated sensor turrets. Outer tripod holds mast on which antennas for communication with remote control site and video cameras for viewing local and distant terrain mounted. Propels itself by raising, translating, and lowering tripods in alternation. Steers itself by rotating raised tripod on turntable.
Document ID
19900000665
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Larimer, Stanley J.
(Martin Marietta Corp.)
Lisec, Thomas R.
(Martin Marietta Corp.)
Spiessbach, Andrew J.
(Martin Marietta Corp.)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1990
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 14
Issue: 12
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Machinery
Report/Patent Number
NPO-17825
Accession Number
90B10665
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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