ROBHAZ-DT : Variable Configuration Double-Track Mobile Robot for Hazardous Environment Applications

In this paper, design and integration of a newly developed double-tracked mobile robot called ROBHAZ-DT are introduced. It is designed to carry out military and civil missions in various hazardous environments such as the areas of fire, war, disaster and mine field etc. ROBHAZ-DT is configured with three mechanical bodies, namely front, rear and main body. By using its rotational passive adaptation mechanism equipped between the front and rear bodies, ROBHAZ-DT shows a good mobile capability on uneven terrain including stairs. The passive adaptation mechanism reduces energy consumption and offers simplicity in the design of the ROBHAZ-DT ...