Design and performance evaluation of an amphibious spherical robot
We describe an amphibious spherical robot, which is capable of motion on land, as well as underwater. The amphibious robot has two actuation systems: a quadruped walking actuation system and a water-jet actuation system. The amphibious robot can move with a relatively high velocity and for a relatively long period of time on land and underwater. The amphibious robot can carry the micro-robot, which is used as a manipulator underwater.
amphibious spherical robot quadruped walking walking gait water-jet propeller