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Structure optimization of the endoscopic robot ciliary leg based on dimensional analysis

  • Yuan Feng*
  • , Weida Li
  • , Mantian Li
  • , Lining Sun
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Harbin Institute of Technology

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Abstract

Endoscopic robot propelled by ciliary legs is a new type in the endoscopic family. Composed by the ciliary leg locomotion modules, the robot presented in this paper is propelled by the rhythmic motion of the ciliary legs. Since the robot works in the complex intestinal environment which is full of viscous liquids, the friction between ciliary legs and intestinal tract becomes crucial for the locomotion of the robot. We investigate the mechanism of the friction with dimensional analysis. Three main dimensionless variables have been extracted from various factors affecting the friction coefficient between ciliary legs and intestinal tract. The study also carried out optimization of those three dimensionless variables via orthogonal test. Those optimization values can lead to the greatest friction coefficient.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2007 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics, ROBIO
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages109-114
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9781424417582
DOIs
StatePublished - 2007
Event2007 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics, ROBIO - Yalong Bay, Sanya, China
Duration: 15 Dec 200718 Dec 2007

Publication series

Name2007 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics, ROBIO

Conference

Conference2007 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics, ROBIO
Country/TerritoryChina
CityYalong Bay, Sanya
Period15/12/0718/12/07

Keywords

  • Ciliary leg
  • Dimensional analysis
  • Endoscopic robot
  • Orthogonal test

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