抄録
In this research, a remote control mechanism for the crawler-type robot by use of flexible shafts is proposed. Since the robot does not have to mount any power unit for the locomotion on the body, the weight of the robot can be lightened and it can mount other devices alternatively. Furthermore, since the electric power is not used to the mobile mechanism on the body, the danger of fire is extremely low even if it performs rescue operation in collapsed building with gas leakage. In this report, we discuss the characteristics of the flexible shafts which are constructed for the mobile mechanism. Then we investigate the relation between the length of the flexible shaft and the traction ability of the mobile robot.
