Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The crocodile simulation robot is a biomimetic robot designed and manufactured by integrating mechanical technology, electronics, and bionics principles. It is modeled after the appearance of a crocodile and is capable of mimicking its movements and behaviors. The robot features a realistic appearance, flexible motion, strong adaptability, and sensory capabilities. This study designed a crocodile simulation robot with a highly realistic appearance, agile movements, and strong environmental perception and adaptability. This design employs spherical gears to control head movement, universal joints to connect the torso, and a cable-driven system to steer the torso and tail. The study focuses on the development of the crocodile simulation robot, outlining its overall design concept, key technologies, and expected application scenarios. This crocodile simulation robot is designed based on biomimetic principles to achieve a highly realistic appearance, agile movements, and strong environmental adaptability. The key technologies include spherical gears for head control, universal joints for torso connection, and a cable-driven system for coordinated torso and tail movement. It is expected to be applied in fields such as environmental monitoring and scientific research, leveraging its lifelike motion and sensory capabilities.
Author: Zixi Zhang
Institution: Tianjin University
Language: English
Subfield: Biomedical Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Funder: Tianjin University
OpenAlex ID: W4409237127