Biaxial Active Nozzle with Increased Internal Pressure by Air Curtain

Abstract

Long flexible continuum robots have a high potential for search and rescue operations that explore deep layered debris. Air Floating Active Scope Camera (ASC) have been developed for search and rescue in a narrow space. However, it is confirmed the phenomenon that sticks to the ground when floating. Air jet nozzle with air curtain have been developed to solve problems. In this paper, we measure forces occurring in the direction of the ground, and determine parameters for air curtain nozzle from the measured force.