GB2614519A - Networked robotic spider explorer unit - Google Patents

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GB2614519A
GB2614519A GB2114301.1A GB202114301A GB2614519A GB 2614519 A GB2614519 A GB 2614519A GB 202114301 A GB202114301 A GB 202114301A GB 2614519 A GB2614519 A GB 2614519A
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
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    • B62D57/00—Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground- engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track
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    • B62D57/032—Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground- engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members with alternately or sequentially lifted supporting base and legs; with alternately or sequentially lifted feet or skid
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62D—MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
    • B62D57/00—Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground- engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track
    • B62D57/02—Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground- engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members
    • B62D57/022—Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground- engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members consisting of members having both rotational and walking movements
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62D—MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
    • B62D57/00—Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground- engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track
    • B62D57/02—Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground- engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62D—MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
    • B62D57/00—Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground- engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track
    • B62D57/04—Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground- engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track having other than ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. having propellers

Abstract

A networked robotic spider explorer unit comprises: a plurality of robotic arm or legs for exploration and capable of roll over recovery; a plurality of cameras; a plurality of solar panels; at least one robotic status data means for situation awareness; at least one robotic data network communications means between other said networked robotic spider explorer units and other networked devices, at least one extendable and retractable samples cartridge lab; at least one samples cartridge lab drilling device; at least one samples cartridge lab instrumentation means for core sample analysis; at least one samples cartridge lab computational controller; and a plurality of jet packs to fly the said networked robotic spider explorer unit over the surface to the exploration site and to refuelling stations.

Description

Networked Robotic Spider Explorer Unit
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a networked robotic spider explorer unit with the capability to transverse rough and uneven terrain and fly with jet packs.
BACK GROUND OF THE INVENTION
Transverse rough and uneven terrain can be difficult or impossible for wheeled robotic vehicles, jet pack enable large jumps. Further more exploration of large areas by astronauts is time consuming risky navigation for a human beings. However, the using networked robotic spider explorers will remove the risk and maintain accuracy and consistency of exploration and record every interaction point with the environment.
STATEMENT OF INVENTION
The present invention provides; A networked robotic spider explorer unit is comprising a plurality of robotic arm or legs such that degrees of freedom sufficient for exploration and roll over recovery, a plurality of cameras means such that the field of vision captures the exploration and said plurality of robotic arms or leg movements, a plurality of solar panels means such that power is enhanced in co operative agreement with other power sources such as nuclear, at least one robotic status data means for situation awareness, at least one robotic data network communications means between other said networked robotic spider explorer units other networked devices, at least one computational adaptive plan controller means develops the exploration plan, at least one samples extendable and retractable cartridge lab,at least one samples cartridge lab drilling device, at least one samples cartridge lab instrumentation means for automatic core sample analysis, at least one samples cartridge lab computational controller, at least one samples cartridge lab rotational storage means, at least one cartridge lab capture and release robot arm or legs means such that said at least one cartridge is transferred internally into the said networked robotic spider explorer unit such that different cartridge labs are modules are mission specific, at least one computational controller preservation means configure the said networked robotic spider explorer unit to protect itself against accidental falls and rolls down steep slopes and being turned upside down such that the said computational controller preservation may control the said robotic arms or legs to recover stability and orientation, a plurality of extendable shock absorbing bars extend to form a survival cage in order to support recovery or roll back a plurality of proximity surface sensors means on the robotic legs determines the contour of the surface around the robotic foot, at least one computational contour processing means matched the angle of the detected surface and configure the said robotic legs or feet a or robotic arm to match the contact surface profile for maximum stability for contact with the surface contour, a plurality of jet packs to fly the said networked robotic spider explorer unit over the surface to the exploration site and to refuelling stations, at least one computational motion controller means for movement control configuration such as configuration 1 motion similar to a spider and configuration 2 using the back 2 legs to hop similar to a kangaroo or frog,the networked robotic spider explorer unit is not limited to the space, Moon, Mars,asteroid any planet environment but can cooperate in any environment including under the sea.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
For a better understanding of the invention, an embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of a non-limiting example with reference to the accompanying drawing which: Figure 1. Shows, the robotic space structure assembler and disassembler unit.
Figure 2. Shows, the robotic space structure assembler and disassembler unit and cartridge.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The following description is a preferred embodiment of the please see figures 1 and figure 2 a plurality of robotic arm or legs 1 such that degrees of freedom sufficient for exploration and roll over recovery a plurality of cameras 2 means such that the field of vision captures the exploration and said plurality of robotic arms or leg movements, a plurality of solar panels 3 means such that power is enhanced in co operative agreement with other power sources, at least one robotic status data 4 means for situation awareness, at least one robotic data network communications 5 means between other said networked robotic spider explorer units other networked devices, at least one computational adaptive plan controller 6 means develops the exploration plan, at least one samples extendable and retractable cartridge lab 7, at least one samples cartridge lab drilling device 8, at least one samples cartridge lab instrumentation 9 means for automatic core sample analysis at least one samples cartridge lab computational controller 10, at least one samples cartridge lab rotational storage 11 means, at least one cartridge lab capture and release robot arm 12 means such that said at least one cartridge is transferred internally into the said networked robotic spider explorer unit such that different cartridge labs are modules are mission specific, at least one computational controller preservation 13 means configure the said networked robotic spider explorer unit to protect itself against accidental falls and rolls down steep slopes and being turned upside down such that the said computational controller preservation may control the arms and legs to recover stability and orientation a plurality of extendable shock absorbing bars 14 extend to form a survival cage in order to support recovery or roll back a plurality of proximity surface sensors 15 means on the robotic legs determines the contour of the surface around the robotic foot at least one computational contour processing means matched the angle of the detected surface and configure the said robotic legs and feet a or robotic arm to match the contact surface profile for maximum stability for contact with the surface contour a plurality of jet packs 16 to fly the said networked robotic spider explorer unit over the surface to the exploration site and to refuelling stations at least one computational motion controller means for movement control configuration such as configuration 1 motion similar to a spider and configuration 2 using the back 2 legs to hop similar to a kangaroo or frog

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  1. Claims 1. A networked robotic spider explorer unit is comprising a plurality of robotic arm or legs such that degrees of freedom sufficient for exploration and roll over recovery, a plurality of cameras means such that the field of vision captures the exploration and said plurality of robotic arms or leg movements, a plurality of solar panels means such that power is enhanced in co operative agreement with other power sources such as nuclear, at least one robotic status data means for situation awareness, at least one robotic data network communications means between other said networked robotic spider explorer units other networked devices, at least one computational adaptive plan controller means develops the exploration plan, at least one samples extendable and retractable cartridge lab,at least one samples cartridge lab drilling device, at least one samples cartridge lab instrumentation means for automatic core sample analysis, at least one samples cartridge lab computational controller, at least one samples cartridge lab rotational storage means, at least one cartridge lab capture and release robot arm or legs means such that said at least one cartridge is transferred internally into the said networked robotic spider explorer unit such that different cartridge labs are modules are mission specific, at least one computational controller preservation means configure the said networked robotic spider explorer unit to protect itself against accidental falls and rolls down steep slopes and being turned upside down such that the said computational controller preservation may control the said robotic arms or legs to recover stability and orientation, a plurality of extendable shock absorbing bars extend to form a survival cage in order to support recovery or roll back a plurality of proximity surface sensors means on the robotic legs determines the contour of the surface around the robotic foot, at least one computational contour processing means matched the angle of the detected surface and configure the said robotic legs or feet a or robotic arm to match the contact surface profile for maximum stability for contact with the surface contour, a plurality of jet packs to fly the said networked robotic spider explorer unit over the surface to the exploration site and to refuelling stations, at least one computational motion controller means for movement control configuration such as configuration 1 motion similar to a spider and configuration 2 using the back 2 legs to hop similar to a kangaroo or frog the networked robotic spider explorer unit is not limited to the space, Moon, Mars,asteroid any planet environment but can cooperate in any environment including under the sea.
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