Snake-type robot driving assistance member

Driving Support Member for Snake-like Robots

This technology is a mechanical support frame structure that attaches to the lower module of a snake-like robot to increase its contact area with the ground. It includes a seating section, side extension supports, and side-wrapping supports to provide a mechanism that prevents tipping due to shifts in the center of gravity or lateral external forces when navigating slopes.

The issue of insufficient lateral support as snake-like robots increase in length. This leads to reduced driving stability due to a higher risk of tipping when navigating slopes or encountering lateral external forces.

This technology physically expands the ground contact area through an auxiliary member attached to the underside of the snake-like robot. By utilizing the front and rear protrusions of the seating section along with primary and secondary supports, it secures the distance of the support points relative to the center of gravity, thereby improving stability on slopes. It can be applied to logistics transport, service robots, and autonomous driving platforms, improving driving stability on inclines and allowing the snake-like robot to traverse steeper slopes without rolling over.

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Key Features:

• A driving support member for a snake-like robot that supports the robot's body seated within the seating section and assists with slope navigation.
• A second support section formed on both sides of the seating section to wrap around both sides of the seated snake-like robot body.
• A first support section extending from both sides of the seating section.
• A seating section where the snake-like robot body is mounted.

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This invention was developed with support from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy for the development of search robot technology for confined spaces to detect victims in collapsed areas.