TURbot (2015)
Robotic turtle with four soft flapping limbs and coordinated pattern generator (CPG) based motion control
Robotic turtle with multi-modal (amphibious) capability
Robotic Turtle (TURbot) for Water Pipeline Network Inspection
Organization: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), National University of Singapore and Public Utility Board (PUB), Singapore
Proposed Budget: SG $ 2,00,700
Position: PhD Scholar
Period: 2014 – 2015
Details: Design and develop an agile multi-modal quadruped robotic turtle, its propulsion and control mechanism in amphibious environment. Inspect underground PUB underground water pipelines for the detection of colored water or sediments and leakage in live water-mains*.
Role: Write the research proposal. Active participation in its prototype design and motion control algorithm development. Responsible for coordinating research activities, leading experiments and collating deliverables.
Funding: Supported by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore and Planning & Process Development Wing, PUB (Public Utilities Board), Singapore.