Wheeled mobile robots: Wheeled mobile robots use wheels as their primary means of locomotion. They can have two or more wheels and achieve forward, backward, and turning movements by controlling the rotation of the wheels. Wheeled mobile robots are suitable for flat indoor environments; common examples include household cleaning robots and warehouse inspection robots.
Tracked mobile robots: Tracked mobile robots use tracks as their primary means of locomotion. They move across uneven or obstacle-prone surfaces by controlling the rotation of the tracks. Tracked mobile robots have excellent obstacle-crossing capabilities and stability; common examples include military robots and exploration robots.
Legged mobile robots: Legged mobile robots use leg structures to move. They can mimic the gait of animals, have strong adaptability and flexibility, and can walk in complex terrain. Legged mobile robots are often used in fields such as exploration, rescue, and biomimetic research, such as humanoid robots and quadrupedal robots.
Track-mounted mobile robots: Track-mounted mobile robots move along predetermined tracks. They can achieve accurate positioning and navigation via tracks or guide rails, making them suitable for scenarios requiring precise movement, such as material handling robots on industrial production lines and conveying robots in hospitals.
Flying mobile robots: Flying mobile robots utilize aircraft structures, such as drones and flying robots. They achieve free three-dimensional spatial movement through rotors or jet propulsion. Flying mobile robots are suitable for scenarios requiring large areas, high speeds, or difficult access, such as aerial photography drones and logistics delivery drones.
These mobile mechanism forms can be selected and combined according to different application requirements to enable mobile robots to move and operate effectively in various environments and tasks.
