Module 11 : Example study of robots
Lecture 40 : NATARAJ – a case study of a 6-legged robot
Leg Actuators
Actuator operating point changes depending on whether the leg is bearing the weight of the machine or not (i.e., whether the foot is on the ground or in the air).
 
 
The vertical actuator is required to deliver 8750 N at 0.01 m/sec. and 389 N at 0.04 m/sec.
 
The horizontal actuator is required to deliver 1470 N at 0.05 m/sec. and 62 N at 0.5 m/sec.
 
The performance range demanded is wider than that for the vertical actuator and can be met only by a motor whose field has been weakened for obtaining the higher speed.
 
 
The swivel actuator is required to deliver 13 Nm at 8 rad/sec.