抄録
An Electro-conjugate Fluid (ECF) is a kind of functional fluid, which produces a flow (ECF flow) when subjected to high DC voltage. This study develops a novel small scale wall-climbing robot using a sucker which is driven by the ECF flow. The robot imitates the movement pattern of inchworm and introduces the ECF to realize the motion. First, we developed and evaluated an ECF flow generator, the sucker integrated with pressure source and the expansion and constriction actuator. Next, we developed the robot with 59 mm long, 12 mm wide and 9.5 g weight. Finally, we conducted a moving experiment of the robot on an acrylic board. The robot could move on a horizontal surface, on surfaces with inclination of 5° and 10°.
