A Robot that Rolls, Walks and Jumps | Robot Đa Năng Của Sinh Viên Đại Học Bách Khoa Hà Nội
Why It Matters
The hybrid design could offer a practical balance of endurance and off-road mobility missing in many current robots, making it attractive for military, security and commercial field operations. If matured and scaled, the platform could reduce human risk in dangerous tasks while creating pathways for technology transfer from universities to industry.
Summary
Students at Hanoi University of Science and Technology have developed a hybrid robot that combines wheels and legs to roll, walk and jump, aiming to merge the speed and energy efficiency of wheeled platforms with the terrain adaptability of legged machines. The robot uses IMU sensors and a central microcontroller processing at about 400 Hz to maintain balance and detect airborne versus ground states for controlled jumping and landing. Early prototypes faced motor power and mechanical durability issues that required stronger actuators and hardware redesigns, and control algorithms were refined to prevent falls from sensor noise and vibrations. Developers envision applications in defense and security—such as mine-clearing and tactical entry—and see commercialization potential alongside calls to expand hands-on student research and industry-linked projects.
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