I-Corps: Modular throwable robot for inspection and characterization

这个I-Corps项目的更广泛的影响/商业潜力在于提供模块化和可重构的移动机器人解决方案，用于在可能对人类不安全的环境中部署。模块化提供了一个独特的机会，当与一套特定的附件模块相结合时，可以使用一个解决方案来满足多个市场的需求。预计该平台将首先被执法部门采用。其他将被探索的市场包括国防应用，人们似乎对可投掷机器人很感兴趣。环境管理的机器人辅助是另一个潜在的市场领域。这个I-Corps项目是基于小型移动机器人的开发，用于搜索、救援和侦察。这个模块化平台旨在支持“机器人安全科学”的工作。新颖的设计提供了比现有平台更先进的移动特性。运动设计为腿式运动的基础研究带来了新的问题和机会。模块化的外形因素使这款机器人能够接触到更多的受众，它具有廉价的基准模型，可以根据客户的需要升级传感器和硬件包。可投掷的微型机器人目前是在危险环境中进行侦察、检查和鉴定的一种资产。在客户反馈的驱动下，该机器人的功能可以精心发展，以满足每个客户群体的需求。

The broader impact/commercial potential of this I-Corps project lies in offering modular and reconfigurable mobile robotics solutions for deployment in environments that maybe unsafe for humans. Modularity offers a unique opportunity to address needs in multiple markets with a single solution when coupled with a suite of specific attachment modules. It is envisioned that the platform will first be adopted by law enforcement. Other market that will be explored include defense applications, where there seems to be interest in throwable robots. Robotic assistance for environmental management is another potential market area.This I-Corps project is based on developments in small mobile robots for applications in search, rescue and reconnaissance. This modular platform is designed to support efforts in the context of "robotics science of safety." Novel aspects in design provide more advanced mobility characteristics than currently available platforms. The locomotion designs spawns new questions and opportunities for basic research in legged locomotion. A modular form-factor makes this robot accessible to a larger audience, with an inexpensive baseline model that can be upgraded with sensor and hardware packages as needed by the customers. Throwable, and miniature sized robots are currently an asset to operations involving reconnaissance, inspection and characterization in dangerous environments. Driven by customer feedback, the features of this robot can carefully evolve to meet the needs of each customer segment.