Versatile Ladder-Climbing Carrying Device Driven by One Motor
Ladders are used in various places and for a variety of applications such as to access attics in houses, warehouses, plants, and sewage systems. This is because ladders do not need to be installed in large spaces or specific structures, as opposed to stairs. However, humans carrying heavy loads when using a ladder are subject to fatigue and the risk of falling. Therefore, various robots that are capable of climbing ladders to transport loads have been studied. However, so far, these robots were not designed to fit various types of ladders and were built with complicated mechanisms. Hence, in this study, the authors have pursued the development of a robot that is capable of climbing various types of ladders using a simple link mechanism. The authors created an experimental unit and verified its performance through simulation experiments using a configurable ladder in various inclinations and using different loads.
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Authors:
- YAMADA, Yasuyuki
- YOKOTO, Ryota
- MORITA, Toshio
- Publication Date: 2012
Language
- English
- Japanese
Media Info
- Media Type: Digital/other
- Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
- Pagination: pp 15-24
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Serial:
- Journal of Mechanical Systems for Transportation and Logistics
- Volume: 6
- Issue Number: 1
- Publisher: Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers
- EISSN: 1882-1782
- Serial URL: https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/browse/jmtl
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Publication flags:
Open Access (libre)
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Kinematics; Mobile robots; Simulation
- Subject Areas: Design; Freight Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01505065
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)
- Files: TRIS, JSTAGE
- Created Date: Jan 27 2014 10:45AM