Virtual prototype-based kinematic modeling and simulation of a multi-mode amphibious robot

Rafeeq, Mohammed and Toha, Siti Fauziah and Ahmad, Salmiah and Mohd Razib, Mohd Asyraf (2022) Virtual prototype-based kinematic modeling and simulation of a multi-mode amphibious robot. IIUM Engineering Journal, 23 (2). pp. 246-256. ISSN 1511-788X E-ISSN 2289-7860

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Abstract

The amphibious robot, which has the capability of multi-mode motion, can maneuver diverse environments with high mobility and adaptability. These are employed in the area of reconnaissance, search and rescue operations, and monitoring. The existing amphibious robots have lower maneuverability over the crawling period on uneven and slope surfaces on the land. In this paper, a kinematic model of the amphibious robot based on virtual prototyping is designed for multi-mode locomotion. ADAMS (Automated dynamic analysis of mechanical systems) is a multi-body dynamic solver adopted to build the simulation model for the robot. The novel amphibious robot employs a Rockerbogie mechanism equipped with wheel paddles. The locomotion analysis on land involves straight-going and obstacle negotiation, which is simulated using ADAMS. The simulation analysis result demonstrates increased maneuverability, achieving a robot's velocity of robot 1.6 m/s. Normal forces on the front and rear wheels show equal load distribution, contributing more to the robot’s equilibrium over uneven terrain. The simulation result reflects the accurate kinematic characteristics of the amphibious robot and provides a theoretical basis for developing an algorithm for robot motion control and optimization. Further, this research will concentrate on the kinematic simulation maneuvering in water mode with the wheel paddle.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	4680/97671
Uncontrolled Keywords:	amphibious vehicle, kinematic modelling, vurtual prototype, ADAMS
Subjects:	T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery > TJ210.2 Mechanical devices and figures. Automata. Ingenious mechanism. Robots (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Mechatronics Engineering
Depositing User:	Dr. Siti Fauziah Toha
Date Deposited:	18 Apr 2022 15:41
Last Modified:	05 Dec 2022 13:02
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/97671

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