Grasshopper Pneumatic Tensegrity Robot

by ChinitaHu in Circuits > Robots

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Grasshopper Pneumatic Tensegrity Robot

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For this study I was trying to explore the possibility to create a Pneumatic Tensegrity Robot for deployment at Mars. This project was founded by NASA and was under the instruction of Dr. Landolf Rhode-Barbarigos and Dr. Ju Hong Park. Some details will be released after the project presentation. (April 2018)

Add O-rings

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Add o-rings on each ends of Rigid Bars to make sure the system is airtight.

3D Printed Adaptor

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Design your own adaptor to receive tubes.

Kit Set

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Prepare 3 Rigid Bars and 9 flexible wires.

Testing Wires With Weight.

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Final Testing

3-Bar Walking

Attach the tubes to your air pump, done!