Towards a Pantograph-based Interventional AUV for Under-ice Measurements
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- Conference Proceeding
- Citation:
- Australasian Conference on Robotics and Automation, ACRA, 2021, 2021-December
- Issue Date:
- 2021-01-01
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This paper addresses the design of a novel interventional robotic platform, aiming to perform an autonomous sampling and measurement under the thin ice in the Antarctic environment. We propose a pantograph mechanism, which can effectively generate a constant interaction force to the surface during the contact, which is crucial for reliable measurements. We provide the proof-of-concept design of the pantograph with a robotic prototype with foldable actuation. Preliminary results of the pantograph mechanism and the localisation system are provided, confirming the feasibility of the system.
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