Morpho-functional robots with legged and aerial modes of locomotion

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PATENT NO 12128721
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17777743

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A multi-modal robot capable of legged and aerial locomotion includes a body structure including a plurality of legs, each leg having at least one joint; a plurality of thrusters connected to the body structure; and a plurality of actuators for controlled movement of the legs and thrusters. The plurality of actuators are embedded within composite housing structures in the body structure. The composite housing structures are formed by additive printing of composite material over components of the actuators. The composite housing structures are reinforced by layers of continuous carbon fiber material. A method of constructing an actuator for use in a multi-modal robot is also disclosed. Additionally, a computer-implemented method is disclosed to identify particular locations and sizes of components in multi-modal robots providing the lowest total cost of transport.

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NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITYC/O THE CENTER FOR RESEARCH INNOVATION 360 HUNTINGTON AVENUE BOSTON MA 02115

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Ramezani, Alireza Pawtucket, US 4 3

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