Mechanical design of the Wheel-Leg hybrid mobile robot to realize a large wheel diameter

In this paper, a new category of the wheel-leg hybrid robot is presented. The proposed mechanism can compose large wheel diameter compared with the previous hybrid robot to realize a greater ability to climb obstacles. A prototype model of one Wheel-Leg module of the proposed robot mechanism has been developed to illustrate the concept. Actual design and mode changing experiment with a test mechanical module is also presented. Basic movement tests and a test of the basic properties of the rotational fingertip are also shown. The Basic configurations of wheel-leg retractable is considered well. The integrated mode is also described.

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