Kinematics analysis of a robotic rock grinder
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-1-2007
Abstract
With the aim to discover water, life and resources in other planets, robotic sampling instrument is a crucial part of the space exploration robot. To remove dusty and weathered surfaces and expose the fresh rock underneath the planetary surface, a robotic rock grinder is considered to replace the geologist's rock hammer to carry out the geological investigation. A primary prototype of the robotic rock grinder with three degrees of freedom has been developed in this paper. Planetary transmission system is used in the grinding driving system with two inputs (rotation motor and revolution motor) and two outputs (grinding wheel and cutting brush). The grinding wheel with two teeth has been used to abrade the rock. The cutting brush is used to sweep the debris. The third actuator is to feed the grinding system. Kinematics of the grinding system has been analyzed. To get a continuous and smooth fresh face over the rock, grinding trajectory of the grinding wheel has been discussed and planned. Lastly, abrasion experiments have been made to testify the feasibility and the basic function of this system. © 2007 Science in China Press.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
Chinese Science Bulletin
First Page
3299
Last Page
3304
Recommended Citation
Liu, J., Wang, Y., Li, B., & Ma, S. (2007). Kinematics analysis of a robotic rock grinder. Chinese Science Bulletin, 52 (23), 3299-3304. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11434-007-0420-9