Autonomous Robotic Self-Righting

  • Magazine Article
  • TBMG-28699
Published April 01, 2018 by Tech Briefs Media Group in United States
Language:
  • English

Robots are increasingly being used for various applications including search and rescue operations and combat situations. Unfortunately, during the performance of maneuvers, a robot may fall or tip over, preventing it from moving normally. Controlling the robot to successfully right itself can be a difficult and time-consuming task for operators — a major problem in situations that may be both time-sensitive and dangerous; for example, those controlling the robot must determine how to re-orient the robot to a desired position, if it is possible.