Inventors:
Barry L. Spletzer - Albuquerque NM
Gary J. Fischer - Albuquerque NM
Lisa C. Marron - Albuquerque NM
Michael A. Martinez - Albuquerque NM
Michael A. Kuehl - Albuquerque NM
John T. Feddema - Albuquerque NM
Assignee:
Sandia Corporation - Albuquerque NM
International Classification:
B62D 5106
Abstract:
The present invention provides a hopping robot that includes a misfire tolerant linear actuator suitable for long trips, low energy steering and control, reliable low energy righting, miniature low energy fuel control. The present invention provides a robot with hopping mobility, capable of traversing obstacles significant in size relative to the robot and capable of operation on unpredictable terrain over long range. The present invention further provides a hopping robot with misfire-tolerant combustion actuation, and with combustion actuation suitable for use in oxygen-poor environments.