Graphical Representation

Figure: System graphical representation

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The figure above shows the CAD model of RooBot. The external shell functions as a passive self-righting mechanism as the fiberglass leaf-springs compress and fit inside the shell. Once the springs are fully compressed, the rotation wheels are in contact with the ground surface, and the robot is free to move around and perform planar motion. As the spring clutch is released, the fiberglass springs decompress and the energy from these leaf-springs is used by the system to execute a jump in the forward direction. The wedged traction foot decides the forward direction of the jump.