Handling Granular, Rocky & Natural Media
Granular and rocky matter is commonplace on Earth, as well as the surfaces of the Moon and Mars. We model granular and rocky physical interactions as a means to design and control novel ground systems for autonomous and remote operation.
Current researchers (August 2023): Deaho Moon, Amber Young, Andrew Galassi.
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EMerita BUrrowing Robot (EMBUR)
Press release from the College of Engineering media office:
Efficient reciprocating burrowing with anisotropic origami feet
3D Granular Resistive Force Theory
Granular Resistive Force Theory Implementation for Three-Dimensional Trajectories
Open source Matlab code for running this method now published at our Github page (3D RFT link).
Walk-Burrow-Tug: Legged anchoring analysis using RFT-based granular limit surfaces
Improving Traction for Interplanetary Rovers
Squirrel-inspired landing