Robotics Research Project
School : Dalian Maple Leaf Foreign Nationals School Teacher : Ms. Monireh Kandi Time : Second Term 2008-2009
SPACE ROBOT JAKE HAN Robotics Gr.8
Outline
What is Axle? Why NASA made it? How does it work? Who made it? When did it made? Where did it made? How much is it?
What? • Axle ; NASA’s space robot • Explore deep craters • simple and elegant design • Terrain robot
Why?
• Help future robotic spacecraft • Better explore and investigate • ( Mars)
How? • Use three motors • One – to control • Two – to move wheels • Third – to control a lever (handle) • computing and wireless communications (body)
Who? • JPL company with Purdue University • Nesnas - the leader
When? • JPL began developing in 1999 • Demonstrated in 2008 • Video
Where? • America • JPL company
How Much? • Don’t know • Very expensive
Conclusion • Very helpful • Many astronomy can use
Questions
How much is it? What function does it have?