Analysis and Structure Design of the Underwater Hexapod Robot Leg

Zhang Lianzhao, Wang Pengfei, Zha Fusheng, Bi Xiuwen, Guo Wei, Chen Chen

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Abstract

In this paper, the leg structure design of an underwater hexapod robot was carried out based on the establishment of the dynamics model considering the influence of the water dynamics. The basic leg structure was selected and the kinematics model of the leg was analyzed firstly to obtain the leg link velocities and the Jacobian matrix. Based on the link velocities and the Jacobian matrix obtained, the leg dynamics model of the underwater robot considering the water influence was constructed through the combination of the Lagrange equation and Morison equation. With the dynamics model established, simulation experiments were carried out based on Fluent and Adams platforms to get the maximum joint torques. According to the maximum joint torques achieved, appropriate joint motors were chosen to finally fulfill the detailed leg structure design.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2021 4th International Conference on Mechatronics, Robotics and Automation, ICMRA 2021
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1-5
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781665427272
DOIs
StatePublished - 2021
Externally publishedYes
Event4th International Conference on Mechatronics, Robotics and Automation, ICMRA 2021 - Virtual, Zhanjiang, China
Duration: 22 Oct 202124 Oct 2021

Publication series

Name2021 4th International Conference on Mechatronics, Robotics and Automation, ICMRA 2021

Conference

Conference4th International Conference on Mechatronics, Robotics and Automation, ICMRA 2021
Country/TerritoryChina
CityVirtual, Zhanjiang
Period22/10/2124/10/21

Keywords

  • Dynamics model
  • Leg structure design
  • Morison equation
  • Underwater hexapod robot

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