Design of a Mechanical Spider for Vital Search in Earthquakes
摘要
Search and rescue robots (SARs) are invaluable tools that enhance the work of emergency teams. They improve the efficiency and safety of rescue operations during earthquakes and other emergencies. SARs are engineered to operate in hazardous and hard-to-reach environments, focusing on locating victims. This article proposes a SAR design inspired by the locomotion of spiders, utilizing a 6-bar mechanism with one degree of freedom (DOF) for effective searching in earthquake situations. The kinematics of this mechanism are presented and analyzed by using MATLAB; a CAD proposal and a movement animation are included. The physical prototype is currently being constructed, and the components are assembled. This robot concept specifically focuses on search tasks in earthquake-stricken areas of Mexico.