Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12188/31778
Title: Modular Origami Robot Inspired by a Scorpion Tail
Authors: Jovanova, Jovana 
Anachkova, Maja
Gavriloski, Viktor 
Petrevski, Dimitar
Grazhdani, Franka
Pecioski, Damjan
Issue Date: 10-Sep-2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Conference: Volume 2: Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Structural Health Monitoring; Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting; Emerging Technologies
Abstract: <jats:p>Arthropod animals like scorpions with modular body parts can be an inspiration for a robot’s structure. The design presented here relays on inter-connected origami towers, but could also be easily disassembled. Each origami tower is fully autonomous and at the same time is part of the robot as a whole. The towers are positioned between two platforms that enable modularity. The scorpion’s tale shape is achieved by the varying platform diameter resulting in cone-like form. Each tower is actuated independently to enable multiple degrees of freedom. Maneuvering with separated units, assists in easier reparation as well as replacement. Detaching the towers into separate parts makes this structure develop more precise movements, since every unit will move autonomously. Therefore, having a higher number of separated movements combined leads to a smooth bionic movement. So, the overall hierarchy will be modular contributing to a greater curvature bending of the whole structure. Actuating and maneuvering the robot in the main concept is done by separated electro motors, built in the platform. The basic structure will be built from thick paper with plastic coatings. The thick paper itself is lightweight, but at the same time flexible. To protect the paper towers, double plastic foil is placed as an outer coating which acts as an origami cover. This transparent layer is elastic hence it can follow and support the individual units’ movements.</jats:p> <jats:p>This work is focused on understanding origami towers kinematics and different combinations of inter-connected towers to achieve multiple degrees of freedom. A conceptual model is developed, supported by CAD and mathematical models. At the end a prototype is presented.</jats:p>
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12188/31778
DOI: 10.1115/smasis2018-8177
Appears in Collections:Faculty of Mechanical Engineering: Conference papers

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