CLIO: a Novel Robotic Solution for Exploration and Rescue Missions in Hostile Mountain Environments
Michele Focchi,Mohamed Bensaadallah,Marco Frego,Angelika Peer,Daniele Fontanelli,Andrea Del Prete,Luigi Palopoli,Michele Focchi,Mohamed Bensaadallah,Marco Frego,Angelika Peer,Daniele Fontanelli,Andrea Del Prete,Luigi Palopoli
Rescue missions in mountain environments are hardly achievable by standard legged robots—because of the high slopes—or by flying robots—because of limited payload capacity. We present a concept for a rope-aided climbing robot which can negotiate up-to-vertical slopes and carry heavy payloads. The robot is attached to the mountain through a rope, and it is equipped with a leg to push against the mo...
