Robotic Surveillance Spider
Department
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Major
Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering
Research Advisor
Swift, Theresa M.
Advisor's Department
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Funding Source
OURE Fellowship
Abstract
There are many places where we need to search but the environment is too dangerous or inaccessible to people for it to be worth having a person enter it. Surveillance and search and rescue robotics have been designed in order to rectify this issue. These robots however, are primarily based on two general designs. A vehicle consisting of wheels that is able to drive around on relatively level terrain and a plain/helicopter design that is able to view locations using an aerial view. With these two types of robots there still remains many locations where searching remains very challenging. This includes locations such as collapsed buildings, forests and swamps. The purpose of this Research project is to create a robot with the capability to traverse challenging terrains such as these. This robot will have the capability to travel through water, forest and even vertical terrain while retaining the dexterity to slip through small spaces that could be found in collapsed structures. This design will show the possibility of maneuvering around harsh terrains without the need of an extremely expensive machine and still be able to collect information and save lives.
Biography
Nicholas O’Gorman has spent most of his life creating things. Even before starting in grade school he was being taught carpentry by his father and grandfather. He also had a love for music and was an avid participant in his schools chorus and orchestra and even entering the advanced course for both of them. Upon entering middle school He joined the Lego league robotics team that was there, introducing him to the world of engineering. The challenges and achievements faced through this activity taught him a love of learning that carries on to this day.
Presentation Type
OURE Fellows Proposal Oral Applicant
Document Type
Presentation
Location
Meramec Room
Presentation Date
15 Apr 2015, 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Robotic Surveillance Spider
Meramec Room
There are many places where we need to search but the environment is too dangerous or inaccessible to people for it to be worth having a person enter it. Surveillance and search and rescue robotics have been designed in order to rectify this issue. These robots however, are primarily based on two general designs. A vehicle consisting of wheels that is able to drive around on relatively level terrain and a plain/helicopter design that is able to view locations using an aerial view. With these two types of robots there still remains many locations where searching remains very challenging. This includes locations such as collapsed buildings, forests and swamps. The purpose of this Research project is to create a robot with the capability to traverse challenging terrains such as these. This robot will have the capability to travel through water, forest and even vertical terrain while retaining the dexterity to slip through small spaces that could be found in collapsed structures. This design will show the possibility of maneuvering around harsh terrains without the need of an extremely expensive machine and still be able to collect information and save lives.
