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Lizard-Like Robot for Mars Exploration
Powered by a 12 Volt lithium-ion battery, the lizard robot is equipped with wires, voltage regulators, and control units to facilitate stable swinging motions and effective grasping of soil and rocks.
Credit: Chen, G.; Qiao, L.; Zhou, Z.; Richter, L./ Biomimetics
A lizard-inspired robot developed by researchers at China's Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics could be used to improve existing rover models for navigating Mars-like terrain.
The biomimetic quadruped robot is built using 3D-printed resin and powered by a 12-volt lithium-ion battery.
It is designed to mimic the creeping movements of desert lizards and features two hinges on each leg, a two-servo hip joint for stable lifting, an active rotational ankle, and flexible toes with claws for gripping.
Tests revealed that the robot could navigate granular soils and rocky surfaces.
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