Diseño e implementación de un robot móvil tipo oruga para exploración en terrenos irregulares.

Abstract

The proposal was to design and implement a mobile robot type caterpillar for exploration on rough ground, by using several control systems which alow greater stability and handling of the robot. It has a set of systems such as: a traction system type caterpillar, a communication system with updated technology to get a big autonomy in its operation, through a remote control via radio frequency for a best teleoperation without external and internal interferences. The robot is equipped with a base control with monitors for the operation in real time. The object manipulation is performed by a robotic arm with four degrees of freedom (DOF), obtaining the freedom of movement and achieving a greater versatility work to manipulate objects. Sensors built into the robot control plate allow viewing prototype performance parameters such as: speed and temperature. The prototype demostrated an efficiency of 98% acceptability in traction and communication teste. Robots of traction type Caterpillar have a greater efficiency unlike wheels’ traction system, because of Caterpillar systems allow a greater adaptability on irregular ground achieving a greater stability on the platform. It is recommended to size the power electronics system (IFI VEX VICTOR 885) based on the engine powers Ampflow to obtain a greater degree of control and handling change of motor rotation.