Researchers from the Italian Institute of Technology have presented a prototype of a three-legged robot that
The MARM robotic platform consists ofcentral body, three limbs and a special docking device. The latter is used to charge the device and exchange data. When creating a robot, scientists have provided for the possibility of working both in the presence of gravity and in microgravity.
Robot MARM. Video: IIT
The MARM robot can use three limbs tomovement by grabbing standard interconnects on station surfaces and crawling over them. It can also assemble and position various device components, such as moving and installing the 1.2m-wide modular hexagonal plates used on the ISS, and manipulating orbital plug-ins.
Robot MARM. Photos: IIT
Three Limb Configuration - Basicthe difference between the new robot and previous developments. This, according to engineers, provides greater flexibility in the operation of the device. For example, he can use two "hands" to work, holding on to the surface with the help of the remaining one.
Researchers suggest using MARM topick up goods from the warehouse, move them to the right place, collect and place them. The prototype will be tested in microgravity with this scenario in mind, after which a working version will be created to be sent to the ISS.
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